Executive Search Associate

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, Michigan, United States Townsend Search Group Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Executive Search Associate – Private Equity / M&A Focus

Location:
Birmingham, MI (Onsite)

Company:
Townsend Search Group

Townsend Search Group is
growing
. We're seeking a high-caliber
Executive Search Associate
to join our expanding practice focused on private equity–backed and transaction-driven executive recruitment. This is a hands-on, entrepreneurial role at the intersection of M&A, executive leadership and private capital investing— supporting middle-market sponsors, founders, investment teams and portfolio companies across North America.

About Townsend Search Group

For over 20 years, Townsend Search Group has partnered with private equity firms, family offices and growth-oriented companies to recruit transformational leadership talent. Our team has earned a trusted reputation for integrity, rigor and results, with a track record across C-Suite, Investment Team, Advisory and Corporate Development searches spanning sectors including (but not limited to) industrials, business services, healthcare, consumer and multi-site platforms. As our client base and deal volume continue to accelerate, this hire represents strategic growth—scaling our platform to meet rising demand with our existing clients and across new verticals and geographies.

Role Overview

The
Executive Search Associate
will play a pivotal role in the origination, execution and delivery of executive-level and investment team searches across our core markets. You'll partner directly with Townsend's Managing Directors and clients to identify, assess and engage senior leaders who drive value creation in sponsor-backed environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and map target markets, companies and talent pools tied to active and upcoming executive and investment team recruiting efforts
  • Engage directly with senior executives, investors and candidates to evaluate experience, fit and motivations
  • Maintain and expand Townsend's CRM, network intelligence and candidate pipeline
  • Support end-to-end search execution—from kickoff and candidate development to offer negotiation and close
  • Contribute to thought leadership, business development and marketing initiatives in private equity and deal-driven spaces
  • Augment competitive intelligence data around portfolio company performance, leadership transitions and sponsor activity
  • Work onsite at Townsend's Birmingham, MI office as part of a collaborative team environment

Ideal Background

  • 2–6 years of experience in executive search, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, valuation/transaction services or a related analytical or sourcing capacity
  • Strong interest in M&A, finance and leadership dynamics within sponsor-backed or founder-led companies
  • Exceptional communication, organization and analytical skills
  • Team-oriented, intellectually curious and comfortable in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or MBA a plus

Why Townsend

  • Direct exposure to private equity investors, C-suite leaders and transformative businesses
  • High-impact visibility: work directly with partners and clients, not behind the scenes
  • Clear growth path toward senior recruiter or principal roles with client-facing responsibility
  • Competitive compensation, flexible work model and a collaborative culture grounded in accountability and trust

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