Executive Search - Technology - B2B SAAS Market / Investor backed Tech companies
Senior Associate - Principal Consultant
London with opportunity to relocate to Austin, Texas
About the Company
Our client is a market leading global GTM Search and recruitment firm specialising in finding world-class talent for some of the world’s most innovative companies. They perform searches for venture capital backed start-ups/scale ups, who are some of the fastest growing companies in the world. They support their clients in hiring the leaders and teams who will help them grow from their earliest stages to becoming multi-billion-dollar enterprises in rapid time. Their work with start-ups is cutting edge working with rapidly changing industries which are being disrupted by technological innovation. They have a network of offices across the globe and provide opportunities for people to live and work abroad as they progress through the business.
About the Role
You will be supporting the Partner and head of Search practice with delivery of searches.
You will work on the execution of executive search mandates, owning the research phase of the search process as well as proactively contributing to knowledge management and business development preparation. Research is a critical part of the client solution and is valued as the most vital element of their offering.
Responsibilities
* Assist with the design and execution of a search strategy
* Identify sources and prospects via desk-based research and conversations with key influencers in the clients network
* Qualify the suitability of candidates through in-depth phone screening and informal referencing
* Own the research process, reporting weekly to key clients
* Produce high quality mapping documents, status reports and candidate appraisals
* Attend candidate and client meetings
* Capture and share relevant search, sector and market related information, trends, data and knowledge
* Assist with the preparation of compelling pitch documentation and business generation strategies
* Collate market intelligence and grow the clients network across key markets
Required Skills
* Highly organised with the ability to multi-task, prioritise and remain calm under pressure
* Diligent time optimizer who can work quickly but with rigour and attention to detail
* Results focused with the drive to consistently deliver and exceed targets set
* Excellent communication & listening skills with the ability to distill complex information succinctly
* Demonstrates complete discretion and integrity
* Good professional judgement and EQ
* Tenacious and resilient in the face of adversity
* Learning agility and an inquisitive mind in understanding new markets quickly
* Proactive, positive and solutions-focused
* Strong relationship building skills with a respectful, collaborative and flexible style
* Desire to build a career in Executive Search
Preferred Skills
* Experience working in Executive Search, recruitment or research focussed role
Pay range and compensation package
Basic salary up to £60,000 depending on relevant experience.
OTE up to 120k. Attractive bonus scheme with OTE double of basic