Hybrid Associate, Marketing, Sales & Communications

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About the role

  • Associate managing Executive Search projects for Spencer Stuart in Marketing, Sales & Communications. Partnering with consultants to identify and develop candidate slates for senior-level positions.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute actively to the start-up phase of each search by participating in client kick-off meetings with the Consultant and assisting in the development of the position specification, search strategy and target list of companies
  • Gather relevant information regarding the appropriate industries and target companies
  • Identify potential prospects and sources and represent the client effectively in the marketplace, discussing the opportunity with relevant executives
  • Validate potential candidates through reference and source calls
  • Partner with the Consultant to develop and present a slate of qualified candidates to each client
  • Anticipate what needs to drive the search to closure and be prepared to supply additional information, such as related industry/segment trends, market findings, reaction to the opportunity, compensation data, etc., gained during the course of a search
  • Contribute to the preparation of position specifications, candidate presentations and reference reports adhering to the Firm’s assessment methodology
  • Communicate effectively with the Consultant and Executive Assistant, and remain fully abreast of search developments, in order to communicate accurately and credibly regarding the assignment
  • Prepare organized information for the client progress reports/meetings by teaming with the Consultant and the Executive Assistant
  • Provide an informed perspective on prospects/candidates and how they match against the key selection criteria
  • Be aware of activities and management changes in the relevant industry’s sector; keep team members apprised of relevant developments in the marketplace
  • Add to the firm’s candidate pool expertise by continually identifying and introducing new talent to the firm
  • Ensure that up to date assignment, company and candidate information during the course of an assignment is always available for colleagues, by leveraging technology and information from the firm’s state-of-the-art, proprietary database
  • Contribute to responses to inquiries for new business, as well as business development initiatives
  • Be willing and proactive about contributing to local, practice or firm-wide initiatives
  • Coordinate and share practice related information with colleagues for potentially broader distribution

Requirements

  • 3+ years of progressive business experience in executive search, recruiting, talent acquisition, strategy consulting, or a relevant professional services environment, with significant time spent in client service
  • Spencer Stuart experience preferred
  • Advancement of skills and knowledge evidenced through promotion or tenure
  • Superior project management skills demonstrated through experience working in a high-performance environment where multiple projects and competing demands are the norm
  • Excellent communication skills shown through clear, structured and concise written and verbal presentation
  • Undergraduate degree required; postgraduate degree a plus

Benefits

  • Retirement savings plan with discretionary profit sharing contribution and employer match
  • PTO (minimum 15 days per year, increases with tenure)
  • Paid sick time (10 days per year)
  • Company holidays (12 days per year)
  • Paid leaves of absence when applicable
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and healthcare flexible spending account
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program, virtual mental health program, and mindfulness program
  • Voluntary benefit options, including supplemental life insurance, identity theft protection, and whole life insurance with long-term care and critical illness coverage

Job title

Associate, Marketing, Sales & Communications

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$100,000 - $130,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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