Executive Search Associate, Consumer

Heidrick & Struggles•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Heidrick & Struggles Executive Search Associates support the full executive recruiting lifecycle, working closely with Search Partners and Principals and colleagues across the Search team. In an apprenticeship-like model, Associates gain hands-on experience, training, and mentorship while helping Consultants develop search strategies and manage their execution, as well as supporting business development activities. The role involves working with clients to develop position specifications; identifying, interviewing, assessing, and building pipelines of qualified candidates; developing candidate relationships; conducting candidate references; and assisting with client relationship management. Associates research industries, executive roles, and functions in collaboration with colleagues across the globe. The position is highly visible, carries significant responsibility, and offers 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.
Developing ability to collaborate with external clients and candidates and to use techniques for influencing and building positive relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience in full life-cycle recruiting in executive search, contingent search, or in-house talent acquisition; management consulting or another industry involving applied sales and research is strongly preferred.
Experience targeting candidates, developing pitch materials, and conducting market research.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work 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 with Salesforce or another CRM.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Conduct industry-specific and client-company research, map executive talent, and provide market insights.
Support Consultants in developing position specifications and focused search strategies.
Help prepare business development and candidate assessment materials for prospective and current clients.
Contact prospective candidates to discuss opportunities, obtain referrals, and gather 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 stakeholders; foster collaboration and contribute to 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 presentations.
Manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver high-quality work on time.
Act professionally and uphold confidentiality and ethics while persisting through challenges and doing the right thing.