Principal Executive Search Consultant

Overview

Principal Executive Search Consultant, New Retained Business Focus

London-Hybrid | Equity Pathway | B Corp Certified

Your Mission:
Hunt, Pitch & Secure Retained Search Mandates

At Morgan Latif, we don’t just fill roles we build lasting partnerships through retained search and leadership advisory. For this next stage of growth, we’re looking for a hunter, strategist and trusted advisor to spearhead our growth by winning new retained business
.

This isn’t a delivery role it’s a founding commercial opportunity for an experienced Search consultant who lives for the pitch, the proposal and the thrill of signing a retained mandate.

If you excel at opening doors, shaping compelling search strategies, pitchng and converting senior stakeholders into long-term retained clients, this is your platform.

Who We Are: A Retained, B Corp Certified Firm

Morgan Latif was founded to redefine executive search:
retained, relationship-based long term Partners to Industry
. We’re one of the first search firms globally to achieve B Corp certification—proof that business growth and positive impact can go hand in hand.

• Retained-Exclusive: 90% of our work is retained. We build deep partnerships, not transactional relationships.
• 40% Year-on-Year Growth: With offices in London and Austin, our global expansion is fueled by retained client partnerships.
• Diversity by Default: We commit to at least one underrepresented candidate in every shortlist because better leadership demands diverse perspectives.
• Candidate SLA & 9/10 NPS: Our unique service-level agreement ensures an exceptional candidate experience, earning us industry-leading loyalty and feedback.

Own the Front End of Our Growth

You will be the face of our new business drive, focusing exclusively on:

• Identifying & Pursuing Retained Opportunities: Targeting C-suite and senior leadership mandates across our core sectors:
  Packaging & Chemicals, Industrial Technology, Med Tech, and Consumer/FMCG.
• Leading Strategic Pitches: Developing and delivering compelling, tailored proposals that convert prospects into retained clients.
• Building a Portfolio of Retained Partnerships: Growing accounts into multi-mandate, multi-year relationships.
• Sector Specialisation: Leveraging or building deep expertise in one of our key practices to become a sought-after thought partner.

Supported Model: Once a mandate is secured, our dedicated Candidate Facing Consultants take over search execution, while you maintain the client relationship and identify the next opportunity.

You’re not just a recruiter—you’re a trusted advisor who sells retained solutions
. You have:

• 3-5+ years in executive search or strategic recruitment
  , with a proven track record of pitching and winning retained business
  .
• A network and credibility in one of our core sectors or you are a functional secialist-Ops, OPEX, Supply Chain, Corporate or Commercial roles.
• Exceptional storytelling, pitching, and commercial negotiation skills
  .
• The strategic mind to diagnose client needs and design tailored retained search solutions.
• Resilience, drive, and a founder mentality—you see client growth as your own business.

Build Your Equity & Legacy

This is a early entry role in our London growth story, with direct mentorship from the founders and a clear path to equity.

• Founder-Led & Equity Pathway: Work directly with leadership. For top performers,
  equity/share options are on the table.
• Earn Like an Owner: Competitive base salary + clear commission structured to reward retained business wins give clarity on your OTE based on your billing + additional bonuses based on company performance and NPS scores.
• Autonomy & Support: Focus purely on client growth—we handle research, delivery and operations behind you.
• Unlimited PTO, Private Medical, Wellness Benefits: We trust you to deliver results and manage your life.
• Global Team, 21+
  
  Languages:
  
  Collaborate with a diverse team across London and Austin.

Ready to Pitch, Win, and Build with Purpose?

If you’re driven by winning retained business and want to do it within a values-led, high-growth B Corp, let’s talk.

Location: London-Hybrid (Victoria office). For exceptional candidates, UK-remote with travel for scheduled all-hands may be considered.

Morgan Latif is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.