Introduction

Fenix Acquisitions is seeking a highly experienced and relationship-focused Executive Account Specialist to manage our portfolio of retained search mandates. This is a consultative, project-focused role where your primary accountability is the successful execution and delivery of executive-level placements for our B2B SaaS clients.

You will act as the principal liaison between our firm and our clients' C-suite/VP leadership, overseeing the entire search lifecycle from defining the mandate to contract close and project completion. Success in this role requires a mastery of client management, strategic communication, and a deep understanding of the executive talent landscape.

Responsibilities

• Mandate Management: Own the end-to-end execution of multiple concurrent retained search mandates, ensuring searches are defined, launched, and completed on time and to the highest standard of quality.
• Executive Relationship Cultivation: Build and sustain deep, trusted partnerships with new and existing B2B SaaS clients, acting as their primary strategic advisor on organizational structure and talent gaps.
• Consultative Sales & Closing: Skillfully navigate commercial discussions, present proposals for complex search solutions, and close new retained search mandates with executive decision-makers.
• Search Strategy: Partner closely with internal Talent Intelligence teams to define the ideal candidate profile, market mapping strategy, and targeted outreach plan for each assignment.
• Client Communication & Reporting: Provide transparent, data-driven updates to clients on search progress, market feedback, and pipeline metrics, managing expectations throughout the engagement.
• Project Oversight: Ensure seamless coordination between all internal teams (Sourcing, Research, etc.) to guarantee a world-class, consistent client experience.

Qualifications

• Retained Search Experience: Proven success managing or significantly contributing to the delivery of retained executive search engagements (preferably within the B2B SaaS or technology sectors).
• Executive Communication Mastery: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the gravitas necessary to engage and influence C-level and senior VP stakeholders.
• Consultative Approach: Ability to listen, diagnose client organizational needs, and propose strategic, custom talent solutions rather than simply selling a service.
• Deal Negotiation: Strong business acumen with a track record of skillfully negotiating and closing high-value service contracts.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex, long-duration projects (search mandates) simultaneously while maintaining rigorous attention to detail.
• Domain Expertise: Familiarity with high-growth B2B SaaS business models and organizational functions (e.g., Go-to-Market, Engineering, Product).

Your Impact 

You will be instrumental in defining and delivering the high-caliber leadership talent that underpins our clients' scale and success. Your ability to close new business and successfully deliver mandates ensures the financial growth and reputation of Fenix Acquisitions. This role offers unparalleled exposure to C-suite strategy across diverse, fast-growing tech companies, accelerating your career as a respected consultant and relationship builder in the executive search field.