At Schelstraete Delacourt, we connect leaders with opportunities that shape the future. With decades of experience in executive search, board services, executive assessment and advisory, we specialize in identifying and guiding C-level and senior management talent for impactful roles across industries. Our PE-backed company has its offices in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg and combines deep local insight with international reach, embracing a “Glocal” approach.
As a generalist executive search firm, we operate across industries and functions at C-level, with a strong focus on family-owned and private equity-backed companies. Our work goes beyond identifying top-tier candidates — we provide strategic advice, in-depth market insights, and management assessments to support long-term organizational goals.
To support our continued growth, we are looking for both Dutch-native and French-native professionals to join our executive search team. This role can be based in either our Ghent or Brussels office.
The Role
As a Client Partner / Senior Consultant, you will manage your own portfolio of clients and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership teams. You will:
* Lead and execute complex executive search assignments from end to end.
* Play an active role in business development, identifying and engaging new clients in Dutch- and/or French-speaking Belgium.
* Provide tailored strategic advice on recruitment and talent-related challenges.
* Guide your clients through the entire recruitment journey — from intake meetings and search strategy design, to competency-based interviews, shortlist presentations, and final candidate onboarding.
* Support both client and candidate during the first year of onboarding, ensuring clear communication and strengthening long-term partnerships.
* Lead and mentor a team of Research Consultants.
What We Offer
* A high-performing, intellectually stimulating environment with a multidisciplinary team (including engineers, psychologists, economists, linguists, and social scientists).
* A forward-thinking, growth-oriented company that encourages personal development and innovation.
* An internationally active firm with a research-driven, collaborative culture.
* Access to top-tier business talent and leadership networks.
* An open, passionate, and entrepreneurial company culture.
Your Profile
* You have at least 10 years of experience advising C-level executives, ideally in people-centric industries.
* You hold a Master’s degree.
* You bring a proven track record in business development and building client relationships.
* Experience in leading and developing teams is a strong plus.
* You are intellectually curious, business-minded, and deeply interested in people.
* You are fluent in Dutch and/or French, with excellent command of English.