Executive Search Sourcer / Researcher / Associate Recruiter
Publicis Groupe
New York, NY · Posted September 11, 2026
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Company description Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication and is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Through a unified and fluid organization, Publicis Groupe partners with its clients across communication, media, data and technology to ensure access to the full breadth of capabilities in every market. Present in over 100 countries, Publicis Groupe employs around 103,000 professionals. Overview We are seeking an Associate Executive Recruiter / Sourcer to support senior executive searches across marketing, consulting, professional services, technology, and adjacent industries. This individual will come from a retained search firm environment and bring strong experience executing executive searches from market mapping through candidate outreach, engagement, and process management. The ideal candidate is a highly driven talent researcher who knows how to identify senior leaders quickly, build targeted talent pools, and uncover non-obvious candidates beyond traditional advertising and agency networks. They will bring existing market maps, deep sourcing expertise, and the ability to move searches with speed and rigor. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Lead talent mapping and candidate identification for executive searches across marketing, professional services, consulting, technology, commerce, AI, and related sectors Build and maintain robust pipelines of senior talent using advanced research methodologies, proprietary market maps, LinkedIn Recruiter, executive search databases, referrals, and direct outreach Drive executive search execution from kickoff through candidate delivery, ensuring strong project management, search momentum, and stakeholder communication throughout the process Identify emerging and modern marketing talent, including leaders who sit outside traditional agency ecosystems across brands, consulting firms, technology platforms, commerce businesses, and growth-stage companies Develop competitive intelligence, organizational mapping, succession insights, and talent landscape analyses to support recruiting strategies Partner closely with executive recruiters and hiring leaders to refine search strategies and continuously calibrate target talent pools At times, conduct initial candidate assessments and screening conversations, ahead of them meeting the executive search team Qualifications Qualifications 5-10+ years of experience within an executive search firm, preferably supporting senior-level and executive searches Demonstrated experience recruiting within professional services, consulting, marketing, digital, technology, or customer-facing leadership functions Deep expertise in talent sourcing, executive research, market mapping, and candidate engagement Has independently managed significant portions of executive searches and understands how to maintain pace, quality, and candidate flow throughout a search Strong screening and assessment capabilities with the ability to identify leadership potential, organizational fit, and relevant experience Brings established talent maps, research methodologies, and networks that can be leveraged immediately Understands where modern marketing talent resides today, including consulting firms, technology companies, commerce platforms, digital product organizations, and high-growth businesses, not just traditional advertising agencies Naturally curious, highly resourceful, and energized by uncovering exceptional talent before competitors find them Success in the First Year Deliver high-quality candidate pipelines rapidly across multiple executive searches Expand access to talent pools beyond traditional agency networks Improve search velocity through proactive market mapping and candidate engagement Become a recognized source of competitive talent intelligence and market insight Additional information Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-AH3 Compensation Range: USD $110,000.00 - USD $180,000.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/30/2026.
Key Responsibilities Lead talent mapping and candidate identification for executive searches across marketing, professional services, consulting, technology, commerce, AI, and related sectors Build and maintain robust pipelines of senior talent using advanced research methodologies, proprietary market maps, LinkedIn Recruiter, executive search databases, referrals, and direct outreach Drive executive search execution from kickoff through candidate delivery, ensuring strong project management, search momentum, and stakeholder communication throughout the process Identify emerging and modern marketing talent, including leaders who sit outside traditional agency ecosystems across brands, consulting firms, technology platforms, commerce businesses, and growth-stage companies Develop competitive intelligence, organizational mapping, succession insights, and talent landscape analyses to support recruiting strategies Partner closely with executive recruiters and hiring leaders to refine search strategies and continuously calibrate target talent pools At times, conduct initial candidate assessments and screening conversations, ahead of them meeting the executive search team
Qualifications 5-10+ years of experience within an executive search firm, preferably supporting senior-level and executive searches Demonstrated experience recruiting within professional services, consulting, marketing, digital, technology, or customer-facing leadership functions Deep expertise in talent sourcing, executive research, market mapping, and candidate engagement Has independently managed significant portions of executive searches and understands how to maintain pace, quality, and candidate flow throughout a search Strong screening and assessment capabilities with the ability to identify leadership potential, organizational fit, and relevant experience Brings established talent maps, research methodologies, and networks that can be leveraged immediately Understands where modern marketing talent resides today, including consulting firms, technology companies, commerce platforms, digital product organizations, and high-growth businesses, not just traditional advertising agencies Naturally curious, highly resourceful, and energized by uncovering exceptional talent before competitors find them Success in the First Year Deliver high-quality candidate pipelines rapidly across multiple executive searches Expand access to talent pools beyond traditional agency networks Improve search velocity through proactive market mapping and candidate engagement Become a recognized source of competitive talent intelligence and market insight