Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Lead talent mapping and candidate identification for executive searches across marketing, professional services, consulting, technology, commerce, AI, and related sectors Build and maintain robust pipelines of senior talent using advanced research methodologies, proprietary market maps, LinkedIn Recruiter, executive search databases, referrals, and direct outreach Drive executive search execution from kickoff through candidate delivery, ensuring strong project management, search momentum, and stakeholder communication throughout the process Identify emerging and modern marketing talent, including leaders who sit outside traditional agency ecosystems across brands, consulting firms, technology platforms, commerce businesses, and growth-stage companies Develop competitive intelligence, organizational mapping, succession insights, and talent landscape analyses to support recruiting strategies Partner closely with executive recruiters and hiring leaders to refine search strategies and continuously calibrate target talent pools At times, conduct initial candidate assessments and screening conversations, ahead of them meeting the executive search team Qualifications Qualifications 5-10+ years of experience within an executive search firm, preferably supporting senior-level and executive searches Demonstrated experience recruiting within professional services, consulting, marketing, digital, technology, or customer-facing leadership functions Deep expertise in talent sourcing, executive research, market mapping, and candidate engagement Has independently managed significant portions of executive searches and understands how to maintain pace, quality, and candidate flow throughout a search Strong screening and assessment capabilities with the ability to identify leadership potential, organizational fit, and relevant experience Brings established talent maps, research methodologies, and networks that can be leveraged immediately Understands where modern marketing talent resides today, including consulting firms, technology companies, commerce platforms, digital product organizations, and high-growth businesses, not just traditional advertising agencies Naturally curious, highly resourceful, and energized by uncovering exceptional talent before competitors find them Success in the First Year Deliver high-quality candidate pipelines rapidly across multiple executive searches Expand access to talent pools beyond traditional agency networks Improve search velocity through proactive market mapping and candidate engagement Become a recognized source of competitive talent intelligence and market insight Additional information Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. The ideal candidate is a highly driven talent researcher who knows how to identify senior leaders quickly, build targeted talent pools, and uncover non-obvious candidates beyond traditional advertising and agency networks.