Executive Search Associate, CEO & Board

Heidrick & Struggles • New York City, WA

3d

About The Position

Executive Search Associates play a critical role in executing all facets of the executive recruiting lifecycle, from candidate identification to placement. Working closely with Search Partners and Principals (Consultants) and team members across the Search team, Associates learn through hands-on experience, world-class training, and mentorship in an apprenticeship-like model. They assist Consultants with the recruitment process, from developing search strategy to managing execution, and support business development activities.

The search process includes working with clients to develop position specifications; interviewing, assessing, and building a pipeline of qualified candidates who meet client requirements; developing candidate relationships; conducting candidate references; and assisting with client relationship management. Associates research and learn about industries, executive roles, and functions in collaboration with colleagues across the globe. This is a highly visible role with significant responsibility and a clearly defined career track.

Requirements

• 3–4 years of professional experience or a minimum of 2 years of transferable recruiting experience.
• An undergraduate BA/BS degree.
• Developing mastery of professional communication, including writing, articulating, and delivering information with confidence and impact.
• Ability to collaborate with external clients and candidates and developing understanding of techniques to influence and build positive relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Prior full life-cycle recruiting experience in Executive Search, Contingent Search, or In-House Talent Acquisition; management consulting or another industry requiring applied sales and research skills is also strongly preferred.
• Experience targeting potential candidates, developing pitch materials, and conducting market research.
• Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously and working across teams.
• Experience identifying market trends and researching information effectively through various channels.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and synthesize large volumes of information into insights.
• Experience working with Salesforce or another CRM.
• Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry-specific and client-company research, mapping executive talent landscapes and bringing market insights to the team.
• Support Consultants in developing position specifications and focused search strategies.
• Assist in preparing business development and candidate assessment documents for prospective and current clients.
• Contact prospective candidates to elicit interest in client opportunities, obtain referrals, and collect market intelligence and feedback.
• Assist Consultants in conducting in-depth interviews to assess candidates against position specifications.
• Manage candidate relationships throughout the search lifecycle and keep Consultants informed of candidate updates.
• Build productive, trusting relationships with colleagues and collaborate across stakeholders and teams.
• Contribute to firm, practice, or office initiatives and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Maintain the accuracy, quality, and integrity of Search information in internal and external research tools.
• Maintain status reports and client-ready reports for internal and external presentation to Consultants and clients.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver high-quality work on time.
• Act with professionalism, confidentiality, and ethics, and persist through challenges while doing the right thing.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, disability leave, parental leave, paid time off, and a 401(k) contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level