We are an expert marketing, commercial and business development recruitment staffing agency with the experience and ability to navigate the changing trends in the world’s most dynamic city.
tml Partners is a specialist marketing executive search firm with a New York team based in Madison Avenue.
For a business in New York seeking new board level marketing and commercial talent, such as a CMO, Commercial Director and Business Development Director, the hiring period can be stressful. We take the anxiety out of recruitment, using our unique approach to find the right talent.
Our New York recruitment team focus on your needs and wants to deliver the right hire at the right time.
By talking to industry leaders at our roundtable meetings, our New York team keep up to date with the latest marketing and business development staffing news and trends, to ensure that we are always able to deliver the most modern recruitment strategy. We maintain high standards in everything we do and fully believe in our clients.
Whether you need a CMO recruitment specialist in New York, an executive search firm for your next Director of Business Development, or an interim CMO in NYC to bridge a critical leadership gap, tml Partners has the network and expertise to deliver.
We specialise in headhunting for marketing and commercial leaders, trusted by world-leading companies to build high-impact leadership teams, whether it’s marketing, business development, sales, revenue operations, product, growth, creative, or corporate communications.
With unrivalled expertise in senior marketing recruitment, we fill a range of executive marketing roles, including CMOs, Marketing Directors and ‘Heads of’.
As specialist headhunters for commercial leadership, we identify senior business development talent for leading organizations across various sectors.
Leveraging our extensive network, we place experienced communication executives in leading corporate affairs roles for world-leading companies.
Our research-led process has made us one of the most trusted product leadership staffing agencies across Europe and North America.
We recruit top-tier sales leaders, including Chief Sales Officers and VPs of Sales, who drive revenue growth and build high-performing sales teams.
Recognizing the continually shifting digital marketing landscape, we source high-impact senior digital and eCommerce leaders who align with your commercial objectives.
We connect companies with experienced investor relations professionals who manage financial communication, stakeholder engagement, and capital markets strategy.
We place senior revenue operations leaders who optimize processes, technology, and data across sales, marketing, and customer success to accelerate revenue.
We identify senior commercial leaders who drive overall business growth, market expansion, and strategic commercial initiatives.
We source visionary Creative Directors and Heads of Design who shape brand identity, lead creative teams, and deliver impactful creative strategies.
For marketing recruitment in New York City, choose our team of marketing executive search specialists for a smarter and faster choice.
We are specialists in marketing, commercial and business development recruitment, supporting businesses across New York City and all of North America with their staffing needs. We understand the pace and competitiveness of the New York talent market, and are highly experienced at supporting global enterprise brands and high-growth start ups.
Our approach gives businesses in New York access to senior marketing, commercial and business development leaders who may not actively be on the market, ensuring our clients secure high-impact talent in a highly competitive landscape.
We recruit permanent and interim leaders across New York. These roles include:
Yes. We regularly support businesses with a global footprint looking to scale their U.S presence in New York. We provide guidance on compensation expectations, market dynamics, hiring times, and hiring for growth and brand positioning. This cross-border approach ensures hires made in New York align with the global strategies of our clients.
While generalist agencies often rely on inbound applications from active job seekers, we specialize in headhunting. This means we proactively identify, engage, and persuade high-performing marketing and business development leaders who are not actively looking for a new role but are the perfect fit for your business.
Our consultants are domain experts, not just recruiters, meaning they speak the language of “marketing,” “commercial strategy,” and “digital transformation,” ensuring we can vet talent on technical and strategic capabilities before you even see a resume.
We work across a range of different sectors and industries. These include:
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28 days ago
We engaged TML Partners following a difficult search for a marketing automation specialist. They understood the brief and produced a high-quality shortlist in a week. Noami was efficient, the process went from brief to appointment in a month. I would be delighted to work with Naomi and TML Partners again.
36 days ago
I was fortunate enough to work with Sean Tribull at tml Partners as I looked for a new career challenge. Sean was brilliant throughout the process; he communicated well, understood and adapted to my needs, and was always available when I needed him. I'd recommend partnering with Sean if you are in a similar boat.
56 days ago
I would highly recommend tml Partners, and in particular, Sean. Sean took the time to deeply understand what our requirements were and, after screening candidates, sent us over an excellent pool to review and ultimately hire from. They were professional, accessible and thorough in their work and I would definitely work with them again in the future.
91 days ago
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Review I had a fantastic experience working with TML Partners during the recruitment process for a new role. From the very beginning, Emma was incredibly supportive, transparent, and genuinely helpful. Her communication was always clear and timely, and she made every step of the journey feel smooth and well-guided. Emma is a true professional and an absolute credit to TML Partners. I couldn’t recommend her — or the company — more highly.
176 days ago
Emma was absolutely fantastic to work with from start to finish. She took the time to jump on calls throughout the process and was always available to answer any questions I had about the company and role. Her guidance, professionalism, and genuine support made a huge difference — she really went above and beyond and made herself indispensable. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and I truly hope all of my future career opportunities come through Emma!
243 days ago
From the get go, Klaidi has been great! He was supportive throughout the interview process, providing insights and feedback along the way. His friendly, professional approach ensured I was well prepared for each round, helping me secure my new position. I would highly recommend him.
243 days ago
"I had an excellent experience as a potential candidate for a new role and can highly recommend working with Emma Calder from tml Partners. She was wonderful throughout the entire process – extremely personable, knowledgeable, with great attention to detail and very professional. She took the time to understand the my needs, always got back to me asap, and supported me well in my thought processes. All the best!"
243 days ago
"My whole experience with tml Partners and specifically Hannah the recruiter for my position was first class. The approach to ensure really clear alignment between what I was looking for and the role was in place from the 1st phone call right through to the end of the process. Hannah kept me up to date throughout the whole process, was a brilliant support both pre and post interviews and a great liaison with my new company. I really appreciated the additional check ins prior to key interview days. Would highly recommend both as a candidate but also as a hiring manager to consider tml Partners."
243 days ago
"My experience with TML Recruitment Agency has always been exceptional across the board, but I specifically would like to single out Khushi Patel. From our first interaction, Khushi demonstrated a level of professionalism and dedication that truly sets her apart in the recruitment industry. In the years since, what continues to impress me most is her deep understanding of the marketing and communications landscape. She takes the time to thoroughly understand experience, specialised skills, and strategic capabilities before suggesting relevant opportunities. Her advice is always on point, practical, and tailored. I highly recommend TML Recruitment Agency, and specifically Khushi Patel, to any marketing and communications professional looking to advance their career.and/or grow their teams."
243 days ago
My experience working with tml partners has been a very positive one. The search consultant was thoroughly researched, very much on top of her client's brief, genuinely interested in motivation - both for the role and longer term career- timely and crystal clear on steps to be taken. She was also open about the client's focus and key considerations. I found that because of her preparation and thought given to candidate's aspirations, trust and rapport were easily established and sustained. This reflected very well on the client and tml partners.
273 days ago
It's been a pleasure working with tml Partners and particularly working with Tara, she's a star! She's very thorough and provides so much guidance, assistance and reassurance which is greatly appreciated during a time of a tough market.
273 days ago
Tara A. at TML Partners has been incredibly dedicated to understanding my career goals. Her emphasis on quality over quantity has not only shaped the way I present myself but has also given me the confidence to excel in my chosen path. Her guidance and expertise have been truly invaluable.
273 days ago
"I had the pleasure of working with Malisha, and it has been a satisfactory experience. From the first conversation, she was very professional and always explained the whole process in detail. She also shared relevant information, recommendations, and knowledge, so I was prepared and confident during the interview. I really appreciate the approach and how Malisha guided me through the process with the company, which helped me get the job offer. I am delighted with her work and would highly recommend her. Thank you so much !!"
304 days ago
I had a fantastic experience working with tml Partners. They were incredibly knowledgeable about the industry and the role, which made me feel confident in their ability to match my skills and experience with the right opportunity. They took the time to thoroughly understand my background and ensured every detail was aligned. Their attention to detail and constant support throughout the process was invaluable. They made sure I had everything I needed to succeed and felt well-prepared for the entire process. Highly recommend!
304 days ago
"I was fortunate to be recommended to Selina and her team at tml Partners while exploring the next step in my career. From our very first conversation, Selina's approach stood out. She genuinely listened, taking the time to understand my career journey to date and what the ideal senior commercial sales leadership role would look like for me. Selina went beyond surface-level discussions, delving deeply into what drives and motivates me. She offered invaluable coaching on my personal brand and positioning, helping me to clarify and articulate my professional strengths. Together, we not only identified current opportunities but also mapped out a list of target firms that aligned with my aspirations. Thanks to Selina's guidance, persistence, and strategic insight, I secured a meeting with the CMO of a targeted firm I had long admired. That meeting opened the door to a truly exciting opportunity, with the organisation recognising how my skills and experience could contribute significant value during a period of growth and transformation. I am immensely grateful to Selina for her expertise, unwavering support, and genuine care throughout the process – it was seamless and empowering! Selina is not just a market leader in executive search – she is a true partner who consistently goes above and beyond. Thank you, Selina, for giving me the confidence, clarity, and encouragement to pursue my dream role… I'm excited about what lies ahead!"
304 days ago
Have known the excellent Selina @ TML partners for some time now. Always impressed by her attention to detail, responsiveness, humour and "can do" attitude. If only all recruiters were such a pleasure to interact with. Recommended from a candidate experience PoV.
365 days ago
Brilliant team, super supportive and helpful in interview process and general advice. Have worked with Selina and Emma before and both have been brilliant throughout. Would highly recommend working with tml Partners