Thank you for your interest in Birn+Partners. It means a great deal to us.
We are on an ambitious journey to establish Birn+Partners as a Top 10 Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm across Europe. To get there, we are building a team of consultants who are not only deeply skilled in their craft, but who are commercial, client-driven, and motivated by growth both their own and our clients.
If you are someone who thrives on building relationships, opening doors, and creating real commercial impact, we want to hear from you.
The Consultant role looks slightly different from market to market, but the core is the same everywhere: you work closely with clients, you understand their business deeply, and you bring both analytical sharpness and genuine instinct to every assignment.
The Role
Work directly with executive teams and boards on strategic and organisational challenges
Lead and contribute to assignments across executive search and leadership advisory
Build and develop long-term client relationships and actively grow your own portfolio
Identify and convert new commercial opportunities, not just manage existing ones
Collaborate with experienced colleagues across Europe, sharing knowledge and leads across borders
Work with real autonomy, supported by a strong internal platform, shared tools, and cross-border marketing infrastructure.
What we are looking for
You have a track record of originating business, not just delivering it. You understand that selling professional services is a game of trust and you are good at building it, maintaining it, and converting it into long-term partnerships.
You are curious and intellectually sharp. You simplify complexity rather than adding to it. You prepare well, listen carefully, and bring genuine insight to every client conversation.
You represent the whole firm, not just yourself.
You are entrepreneurial. We want people who light up new ideas and follow them through. Who share what they know, challenge how things are done, and contribute to building something bigger than their own desk.
For more information about our company values and what it means to be a consultant at Birn+Partners, please visit: Join Birn+Partners | Career Opportunities & Professional Growth
Please visit our local site for team Switzerland.
A note on our process: Every consultant applicant across all Birn+Partners entities regardless of market or brand, goes through the same initial screening. This ensures consistency, fairness, and that we get to know you from the very start. If you progress through this first stage, the relevant local Partner or Managing Director will be in touch directly to take the conversation forward.
We look forward to reading your application and thank you for the time you take.
For more information on this role:
Tim Marschall, Managing Director, Switzerland
+41 76 313 1892
Skills Required
- Proven track record of originating business (business development) in professional services or executive search
- Strong relationship-building skills and ability to establish trust with clients and boards
- Analytical sharpness, curiosity, and ability to simplify complexity and provide genuine insight
- Ability to represent the whole firm and work collaboratively across teams and borders
- Entrepreneurial mindset: generates ideas, follows initiatives through, and contributes to firm growth
What We Do
Birn+Partners is a European executive search and leadership advisory firm. It partners with organizations across Europe to identify and develop leaders for companies navigating growth, transformation, and change. Its services include executive search, leadership development, and board services, supported by experienced consultants with deep market knowledge and extensive networks. The firm works closely with clients to understand their culture, challenges, and strategic direction, serving both clients and candidates.
