Executive Recruitment Consultant

About

As an Executive Recruitment Consultant, you will serve as the primary point of contact for our global C‑level executive recruitment. With your market expertise you consult the top management within the whole ALDI South Group creating role profiles and tailored search strategies for C‑level positions. Developing and maintaining relationships with top‑tier executive search firms gives you pleasure. Another task that awaits you is the preparation of briefing documents for executive interviewers. Conducting preliminary screening of executive candidates and supporting offer negotiations as well as closing with senior executives is part of your day‑to‑day. In addition, you will also take care of the recruitment for leadership positions. In your role you will work on improving quality of hiring processes, process design and work on recruiting‑related projects. High level conceptual and strategic work compliments your field of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for our global C‑level executive recruitment.
• Consult top management within the whole ALDI South Group, creating role profiles and tailored search strategies for C‑level positions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with top‑tier executive search firms.
• Prepare briefing documents for executive interviewers.
• Conduct preliminary screening of executive candidates and support offer negotiations, including closing with senior executives.
• Manage recruitment for leadership positions.
• Improve quality of hiring processes, design processes, and work on recruiting‑related projects.
• Perform high‑level conceptual and strategic work.

Requirements

• 7+ years of recruitment experience with at least 3 years in executive search and a proven track record of successful C‑level placements.
• Strong network within relevant executive search firms and exceptional communication skills as an advisory partner for senior management.
• Experience supporting Board‑level hiring decisions, strong business acumen and industry knowledge.
• Great stakeholder management skills with the ability to build rapport with senior executives.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Ideally experience in both in‑house and agency executive recruitment, and an understanding of executive compensation structures.
• Previous exposure to Board governance processes and experience with succession planning initiatives is an advantage.
• Fluency in English.

Benefits

• 6 weeks of annual leave every year for all.
• A range of subsidised childcare support options.
• Options to work remotely – from home or anywhere within Austria (up to 13 days per month), and from abroad (up to 30 days per year, selected countries).
• Mobile devices provided to enable flexible working.
• Relocation support (including visas/permits, home search and moving allowance).
• Free and subsidised healthy food and drinks provided at work.
• Subsidised public transport.
• Bike leasing program to save up to 20 % on bike costs.
• Discounts on a wide range of shopping categories such as fashion, travel, sports and more.
• All the training you need to excel in your role.
• Extensive personal and professional development.
• High level of responsibility in a diverse and international business environment.
• Collaboration with teams across borders.
• Private health insurance discounts.
• Comprehensive wellbeing & (mental) health support.
• On‑site & online sports with Wellpass membership.

Remuneration

• Gross annual salary starting from € 62 500* (willingness to overpay with appropriate qualifications).

Location

Michael‑Walz‑Gasse 15, 5020 Salzburg

Start Date

As soon as possible.