Executive Search Principal / Partner - Retail & Consumer Practice

Were Hiring | Partner / Principal Retail & Consumer Executive Search Practice

CxSearch Global Partners is a partner-led executive search firm working with founders, boards, and senior leadership teams to build leadership for scale, transformation, and growth. We specialize in senior and CXO-level mandates, combining deep sector understanding with a high-rigor, high-trust search process.

As we continue to expand our footprint, we are looking for a high-impact Executive Search Partner / Principal to join our Retail & Consumer practice.

About the Role

This is a client-facing, ownership-driven role where you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders in the Retail & Consumer ecosystem. This is not just recruitment; its consultative partnership. You will manage end-to-end search engagements, influence hiring decisions, and build long-term relationships with clients in Retail & Consumer.

What Youll Be Accountable For

1. Business Development & Client Engagement

Drive new business opportunities and develop a strong client portfolio in the Retail & Consumer domain

Lead client conversations, intake meetings, and strategic discussions to define search requirements and success profiles

2. Search Execution & Delivery

Conduct targeted, market-leading search strategies including research, mapping, and sourcing passive candidates

Screen, assess, and present top executive talent aligned to client needs

Orchestrate the full search process from briefing to offer negotiation and onboarding support

3. Relationship Ownership

Build credibility as a trusted advisor with senior leaders and stakeholders

Maintain long-term executive candidate relationships and ongoing talent pipelines

4. Quality & Standards

Deliver searches with rigor, professionalism, and adherence to CxSearchs global standards for executive search

Champion best practices in search execution and client service

Who Were Looking For

Experience in executive search, leadership hiring, or senior recruiting

Background or strong interest in Retail and/or Consumer sectors

Ability to drive business development and execution

Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills

Location & Work Model

Preferably Mumbai office / Alternatively Delhi

Why Join Us?

• High autonomy and a partner-led culture
• Opportunity to build and scale a focused practice
• Strong emphasis on quality, relationships, and long-term impact
• Flexible, collaborative environment with minimal hierarchy

Interested?

Message us or apply directly via LinkedIn.