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About Makana Partners

At Makana Partners, we're building a community of experienced consultants passionate about making an impact. If you have 5+ years in the market,

we offer the autonomy to shape your success, with full operational support. We empower you to achieve your goals without micromanagement.


We seek team players with strong business acumen, communication skills, and the ability to manage complex searches.

Our philosophy is 'win-win-win' for our consultants, clients, and candidates.


Our culture values continuous improvement and genuine connections. We prioritize long-term relationships over transactions.

Unlike companies that hinder your success for profit, we invest in your growth.


We provide training and access to a large network of clients and candidates. Join us to be happy and build something truly amazing.

Consultant/Director/Senior Director

Makana Partners is seeking high-achieving Executive Search Consultants to fuel our continued growth. We're not just about filling roles;

we're about driving strategic talent acquisition that transforms businesses. If you're a proactive problem-solver with a passion for connecting top-tier talent with industry leaders, we want you.


Your Mission: To Exceed Expectations.


As a Search Consultant, you'll be a strategic partner to our dynamic multinational clients, delivering high-impact, consultative executive search services. You'll leverage your expertise to build a powerful professional profile, showcasing your thought leadership through compelling content and strategic networking.


What We Empower You With:


  • Performance-Based Rewards: Competitive compensation that directly reflects your contributions and achievements.
  • Accelerated Career Growth: Opportunities to rapidly expand your skills and advance your career.
  • A Culture of Achievement: A supportive, inclusive environment where results are recognized and celebrated.
  • Global Reach, Maximum Flexibility: As long as you’re delivering results, there’s freedom to work remotely from anywhere, or from our Japan offices, with a focus on work-life integration.
  • Cutting-Edge Tools and Technology: Access to innovative technology that maximizes efficiency and drives success.


Your Impact: Key Responsibilities.


  • Drive Business Growth: Proactively develop and cultivate long-term, high-value client and candidate relationships.
  • Deliver Strategic Talent Solutions: Act as a trusted advisor, providing expert consultative executive search services.
  • Build a Robust Pipeline: Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities, contributing to winning proposals and pitches.
  • Execute Complex Searches: Manage full end-to-end search delivery, ensuring exceptional results on high-value projects (12M-50M+ JPY).
    Master Talent Sourcing: Demonstrate exceptional LinkedIn research and sourcing skills to identify top-tier candidates.
  • Establish Thought Leadership: Create impactful thought leadership articles and client presentations.
  • Optimize for Efficiency: Embrace technology and collaboration to consistently exceed daily goals.
  • Contribute to Strategic Planning: Actively participate in team meetings and forecasting calls.

Your Arsenal: Qualifications and Experience.


  • Degree qualification required.
  • Proven track record in executive search.
  • Strong business acumen and deep understanding of industry trends.
  • Exceptional talent identification and assessment skills.
  • Superior project management and organizational abilities.
  • Proficiency in LinkedIn, G Suite, CRM software, and online databases.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Japanese communication skills (preferred).
  • IT, marketing, or project management experience (preferred).


Your Drive: Personal Attributes.


  • Relentless Drive and Achievement Orientation: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and consistently exceed expectations.
  • Strategic Relationship Builder: You cultivate strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Collaborative and Resilient: You're a team player with an optimistic and resilient approach.
  • Customer-Centric and Results-Focused: You're passionate about delivering exceptional results for clients.
  • Commitment to Growth: You're dedicated to continuous personal and professional development.
  • Impact-Driven: You align with our values and are committed to making a positive impact.


Join Our Elite Executive Search Team and Drive the Future of Talent Acquisition.

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