Executive Search Consultant

Talisman Advisory Partners: Associate Search ConsultantBusiness Unit: InfrastructureLocation: NYC, NY (Hybrid)Experience Required: 2-3 years’ relevant recruitment or sales experienceJan 4, 2027 start date | Year 1 OTE = $124,000The OpportunityAt Talisman Advisory Partners, we’re seeking an Associate Consultant to join our Environmental recruitment team within the Infrastructure division in NYC.We partner with environmental consultancies, engineering firms, developers and infrastructure owners across North America, connecting them with the technical specialists and leaders needed to deliver projects, manage environmental risks and grow their businesses.This role suits an early-career recruitment or sales professional looking to build expertise in a specialist market. Working alongside experienced consultants and Partners, you’ll develop candidate relationships, support recruitment assignments and learn how to identify and win new business.You’ll gain structured exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle, with a clear pathway towards managing searches independently and building your own specialist desk.Typical Recruitment MarketsOur Environmental team recruits across site assessment and remediation, environmental permitting and compliance, air quality, environmental health and safety, and ecological and natural resources consulting. Assignments range from environmental scientists, engineers and project managers through to technical specialists, practice leaders and senior management.What We’re Looking ForApproximately 2-3 years’ experience in recruitment, executive search, sales, business development or a related commercial environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsConfidence building relationships with technical professionals, hiring managers and business leadersStrong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing prioritiesCommercial curiosity and an interest in environmental consulting, engineering and infrastructureA proactive, resilient approach and motivation to achieve measurable goalsCoachability and the ability to apply feedbackExperience using LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM systems or similar research and sales toolsExposure to environmental, engineering, infrastructure or other technical recruitment markets would be valuableWhat You’ll DoResearch environmental consultancies, engineering businesses and specialist candidate marketsMap competing firms, identify relevant professionals and build talent pipelinesEngage candidates through targeted LinkedIn, email and telephone outreachAssess candidates’ technical expertise, project experience, qualifications and career motivationsSupport searches from initial briefing through interviews, feedback, offers and placementPrepare clear candidate summaries, shortlists and client briefing materialsBuild relationships with candidates, hiring managers and prospective clientsDevelop market intelligence covering compensation, competitor activity and hiring trendsIdentify new business opportunities and progressively take ownership of client developmentMaintain accurate CRM records and manage an active recruitment pipelineEmail Kate.Drury@talismanap.com for a confidential discussion.