Executive Search Associate, Global Technology & Services

Heidrick & Struggles • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Heidrick & Struggles’ Executive Search Associates support the full executive recruiting lifecycle, from candidate identification through placement. Working closely with Search Partners and Principals (Consultants) and other Search team members, Associates help develop search strategies and execute searches, support business development, and build relationships with candidates and clients. The work includes developing position specifications with clients; interviewing, assessing, and building pipelines of qualified candidates; candidate referencing; and supporting client relationship management.

Associates research industries, executive roles, and functions in collaboration with colleagues globally. The role offers hands-on experience, training, mentorship, significant visibility and responsibility, and a clearly defined career track.

Requirements

• 3–4 years of professional experience or at least 2 years of transferable recruiting experience.
• Undergraduate BA/BS degree.
• Developing mastery of professional communication, including writing, articulating, and delivering information confidently and effectively.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with external clients and candidates, and developing understanding of techniques for influencing and building 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 ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work across teams.
• Experience identifying market trends and effectively researching information through various channels.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and synthesize large volumes of information into insights.
• Experience working with Salesforce or another CRM.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry-specific and client-company research, mapping executive talent and providing market insights.
• Support Consultants in developing position specifications and focused search strategies.
• Assist in preparing business development and candidate assessment materials for prospective and current clients.
• Contact prospective candidates to discuss client opportunities, obtain referrals, and collect market intelligence and feedback.
• Assist Consultants with in-depth interviews assessing 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.
• Contribute to a collaborative environment, firm culture, and firm, practice, or office initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality, and reliable 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 professionally and uphold confidentiality and ethical standards.

What This Job Offers

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