Executive Search Associate, Consumer

Heidrick & Struggles•Boston, MA

1d•$80,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Executive Search Associate supports all facets of the executive recruiting lifecycle, from candidate identification through placement. Working closely with Search Partners and Principals (Consultants) and colleagues across the Search team, Associates help develop search strategies, execute searches, support business development, and build expertise through hands-on experience, training, and mentorship. The work includes collaborating with clients on position specifications; researching industries, companies, executive roles, and talent markets; identifying, interviewing, assessing, and building pipelines of qualified candidates; developing candidate relationships; conducting references; and supporting client relationship management. Associates also prepare search, business development, and candidate assessment materials, manage candidate communications and updates, and maintain accurate, high-quality search information and client-ready reports. The role requires managing multiple concurrent projects and delivering quality work on time while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards. It offers 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.
Undergraduate BA/BS degree.
Skill and developing mastery in professional communication, including writing, articulating, and delivering information with confidence and impact.
Developing ability to collaborate effectively with external clients and candidates and 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 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 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 and map executive talent landscapes to provide market insights.
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 discuss client opportunities, obtain referrals, and collect market intelligence and feedback.
Assist Consultants with in-depth interviews to assess candidate qualifications 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 a collaborative environment and participate in firm, practice, or office initiatives.
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 complete high-quality deliverables on time.
Act with professionalism, confidentiality, and ethics, and persist through challenges while doing the right thing.