Search Consultant

Search Consultant 

Makana Partners - Where Passion Meets Purpose

At Makana Partners, we're passionate about creating a diverse, autonomous, inclusive, and flexible work environment. Here, talent thrives, and excellence is always recognized and rewarded. You'll have the autonomy to tackle challenges head-on and the flexibility to craft your workday around your needs. We champion your ideas and provide the resources to see them through. Our diverse, agile, and innovative team fosters a unique perspective on the world and, more importantly, the talent market. Build a rewarding career connecting top talent with industry-leading companies at Makana Partners.

Makana Partners is seeking talented Executive Search Consultants to join our rapidly growing business. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working remotely from anywhere in the world or from one of our Japan offices. We're committed to a healthy work-life balance and support your efforts to achieve it.

As a Search Consultant, you'll play a critical role by:

• Building long-term relationships with our dynamic multinational clients through high-touch, consultative executive search services.
• Showcasing your expertise and building your professional profile through social media, thought leadership articles, podcast interviews, and networking events.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation that values and rewards your contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• A supportive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.
• Commitment to work-life balance with flexibility to work anywhere (global remote, hybrid, or Japan offices) and anytime.
• An innovative, technology-driven business that embraces new ideas and approaches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive business development and build long-term client relationships.
• Be a trusted advisor, providing high-touch, consultative executive search services.
• Proactively build a pipeline of new work and contribute to proposals and job pitches.
• Manage full end-to-end search delivery and handle complex projects.
• Demonstrate exceptional LinkedIn research and sourcing skills.
• Write thought leadership articles and client presentations.
• Embrace technology, efficiency, and collaboration to achieve daily goals.
• Participate in team meetings and forecasting calls.
• Our consultants typically manage 2-3 retainers or 8-10 contingency projects at a time, ranging from 12 million JPY to 50 million JPY or more.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree qualification required.
• Search experience as a consultant or in-house recruitment specialist.
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of industries, companies, and market trends.
• Excellent talent identification and assessment skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in LinkedIn, G Suite, CRM software, social networking sites, and other online databases.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Japanese communication skills are preferred.
• IT, marketing, and/or project management experience preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• High energy, drive, and a strong achievement orientation.
• Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management abilities.
• Team player with a collaborative, optimistic, and resilient working style.
• Energetic and customer-focused work ethic.
• Passionate about personal and professional growth.
• Aligns with our values and is committed to making a positive impact on society and the environment.

Join us, make a difference, and thrive.