Argentina Sector Leader, Professional Search

Requisition ID 25550

About Us

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than .

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:

- Organizational Strategy
- Assessment and Succession
- Talent Acquisition
- Leadership Development
- Rewards and Benefits

The Sector Leader will be part of a highly collaborative team with the responsibility for building strong partnerships with Argentinian clients and candidates through new and existing business development, and full life-cycle recruitment. This includes working closely with the assigned search execution team in the delivery of utmost quality within the required timescales. Your role is that of a trusted advisor to our clients whilst contributing to Korn Ferry International’s integrated solutions sales strategy. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- The role is responsible for aligning and driving client opportunities within various sectors in Argentina though existing and new business development.
- The Sector Leader is responsible for providing expertise to the markets to win new business and to ensure repeat business.
- Ensure the appropriate level of expertise, consistent knowledge and support is given to sector searches.
- Responsible for ensuring execution of assignments, repeat business, new client opportunities and excellent client service and delivery.




- The role builds relationships with key Korn Ferry partners to form strategic client relationships, while also identifying potential opportunities outside of the channel.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

- Professional experience in a search, consulting or commercial environment, with good knowledge of and network in the professional search sector in Argentina.

- Experience as a full life-cycle recruiter for searches, developing search strategies and client/candidate management.
- Strong Business Development experience and negotiation skills. Consultative mindset and ability to anticipate client needs.

Ability to quickly learn about different business environments and cultures and propose relevant solutions.

- Matrix and direct team leadership experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to adapt to new processes and effectively deal with change and ambiguity.
- Willingness to live our core values: Honesty, Inclusion, Knowledge, Performance.
- Proven track record of developing and maintaining senior-level client relationships, with experience engaging C-suite executives and key decision makers.

- Demonstrated success in generating revenues through business development activities, client acquisition and account growth.
- Strong market mapping, talent identification and competitive intelligence capabilities within the Professional Search environment.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across a integral matrix organization and multidisciplinary teams.

- Strong executive presence, credibility and consultative selling skills.
- Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and navigating ambiguous business situations.
- Fluent English required, with the ability to interact confidently with regional and global stakeholders.

EDUCATION

- Bachelor’s degree highly preferred in Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, Commercial Management, Economics, or a related discipline.

📌 Sales Director, Professional Search (Buenos Aires)
🏢 Korn Ferry
📍 Buenos Aires