Executive Search Senior Associate, Industrial

Heidrick & Struggles•Washington, DC

8d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Executive Search Senior Associate plays a critical role in executing all facets of the executive recruiting lifecycle, from candidate identification through placement. Working closely with Search Partners and Principals (Consultants), Senior Associates help develop search strategies and manage their execution, while receiving mentorship and professional development in an apprenticeship-style environment. The role also provides exposure to business development activities. The position involves working with clients to develop position specifications; interviewing and assessing prospective candidates; building qualified candidate pipelines; developing candidate relationships; and conducting candidate referencing. Senior Associates also assist with client relationship management, sustain relationships with senior executives, and guide candidates through the recruitment process. Senior Associates research and learn about industries, executive roles, and functions in collaboration with colleagues across the globe. The role offers visibility, significant responsibility, opportunities for high impact, and career-track potential.

Requirements

4–6 years of professional experience, or a minimum of 3+ years of transferable recruiting experience.
Undergraduate BA/BS degree required.
Strong professional communication skills, including writing, articulating, and delivering information confidently and effectively.
Ability to collaborate with external clients and candidates, influence, and build productive partnerships.

Nice To Haves

Prior full life-cycle recruiting experience in Executive Search, Contingent Search, In-House Talent Acquisition, or another industry requiring applied sales and research skills.
Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously and working across teams.
Experience targeting potential candidates and developing pitch materials.
Experience identifying market trends and researching information through various channels.
Ability to analyze, organize, and synthesize large volumes of information into insights.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Experience using Salesforce or another CRM.

Responsibilities

Develop position specifications and search strategies in partnership with the Consultant.
Research industries and client companies, map executive talent, and provide market insights to the Consultant and client.
Assist Consultants in preparing business development materials for prospective and current clients.
Contact prospective candidates to discuss client opportunities, obtain referrals, and gather market intelligence and feedback.
Conduct in-depth interviews to assess candidates’ qualifications and fit with position specifications.
Write candidate assessments and present candidates to clients.
Manage candidate relationships throughout the search lifecycle and keep the Consultant informed of candidate updates.
Contribute to client relationship management with the Consultant.
Collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues across the firm, foster productive and trusting relationships, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Act as a culture carrier 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 to the Consultant and client.
Manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver high-quality work on time.
Work with professionalism, confidentiality, and ethics, and persist through challenges while seeking to do the right thing.