Associate Director - Industrial Practice | Executive Search

Job Description

About Fyndbridge Fyndbridge Consultants & Advisors is an Executive search and recruitment consulting firm, working with high-growth startups, D2C brands, and enterprise clients across sectors such as Fintech, Edtech, Logistics, Education, Retail, Financial Services, FMCG. We are known for delivering high-impact leadership hiring solutions with speed, precision, and insight. Role Overview We are now looking for a Business Lead – Industrial Practice to build and lead our Industrial vertical from the ground up. This is a high-ownership, entrepreneurial role requiring deep experience in business development, client acquisition, and delivery of leadership mandates across the Manufacturing, Engineering, Energy, Infrastructure, and Automotive sectors. Key Responsibilities Practice Building & Ownership Build the Industrial Practice from scratch – define structure, service offerings, and go-to-market strategy Drive revenue growth, P&L ownership, and operational excellence for the vertical Establish Fyndbridge as a trusted partner for leadership hiring across industrial sectors New Client Acquisition & Business Development Develop a strong pipeline of new clients across large enterprises, mid-market firms, and industrial conglomerates Conduct business development meetings with CXOs, HR Heads, and Business Leaders to understand hiring needs Craft tailored talent solutions and proposals to win new mandates End-to-End Search Delivery Manage end-to-end delivery of executive search mandates – from requirement gathering, market mapping, and candidate engagement to offer management and onboarding Build and maintain a high-quality candidate network across key industrial roles (CXOs, BU Heads, Plant Heads, etc.) Ensure delivery excellence with a focus on speed, quality, and client satisfaction Team Building & Management Hire, train, and mentor a team of recruiters and consultants to scale delivery Drive a performance-oriented culture and foster professional growth within the team Ideal Candidate Profile 10–15 years of experience in recruitment consulting / executive search, with a strong focus on the industrial/manufacturing/engineering sectors Demonstrated experience in new client acquisition and business development Proven ability to independently manage and deliver senior-level mandates Deep understanding of talent dynamics, org structures, and market trends in core industries Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work in a startup-like, high-growth environment Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills What’s in It for You Opportunity to build and scale a business practice within a growing firm High level of autonomy, ownership Competitive compensation + performance-linked incentives Opportunity to work directly with the Founders and shape the firm’s future Show more Show less