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Spencer Stuart · 2 days ago

Associate, Supply Chain & Operations Officer Practice

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

4+ years exp

Spencer Stuart is seeking to recruit an Associate for the Supply Chain & Operations Officer Practice focused on Chief Executive Officer and other C-level executive searches. The Associate will help identify and develop diverse candidate slates while working closely with consultants and senior-level executives. This role combines research, assessment, and relationship-building skills to deliver exceptional service to clients.

AdviceBusiness DevelopmentConsultingIT ManagementRecruiting

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Contribute actively to the start-up phase of each search by participating in client kick-off meetings with the Consultant and assisting in the development of the position specification, search strategy and target list of companies

Gather relevant information regarding the appropriate industries and target companies. Identify potential prospects and sources and represent the client effectively in the marketplace, discussing the opportunity with relevant executives

Validate potential candidates through reference and source calls

Partner with the Consultant to develop and present a slate of qualified candidates to each client. Anticipate what needs to drive the search to closure and be prepared to supply additional information, such as related industry/segment trends, market findings, reaction to the opportunity, compensation data, etc., gained during the course of a search

Contribute to the preparation of position specifications, candidate presentations and reference reports adhering to the Firm’s assessment methodology

Communicate effectively with the Consultant and Executive Assistant, and remain fully abreast of search developments, in order to communicate accurately and credibly regarding the assignment

Prepare organized information for the client progress reports/meetings by teaming with the Consultant and the Executive Assistant. Provide an informed perspective on prospects/candidates and how they match against the key selection criteria

Be aware of activities and management changes in the relevant industry’s sector; keep team members apprised of relevant developments in the marketplace

Add to the firm’s candidate pool expertise by continually identifying and introducing new talent to the firm. Ensure that up to date assignment, company and candidate information during the course of an assignment is always available for colleagues, by leveraging technology and information from the firm’s state-of-the-art, proprietary database

Contribute to responses to inquiries for new business, as well as business development initiatives

Be willing and proactive about contributing to local, practice or firm-wide initiatives. Coordinate and share practice related information with colleagues for potentially broader distribution

Qualification

Executive SearchProject ManagementMarket KnowledgeCandidate DevelopmentCommunication Skills

Required

Minimum of 4-5 years of progressive business experience in executive search, strategy consulting, or a relevant professional services environment with significant time spent in client service

Advancement of skills and knowledge evidenced through promotion or tenure

Superior project management skills demonstrated through experience working in a high-performance environment where multiple projects and competing demands are the norm

Excellent communication skills shown through clear, structured and concise written and verbal presentation

Undergraduate degree required, postgraduate degree a plus

Benefits

Retirement savings plan with discretionary profit sharing contribution and employer match

PTO (minimum 15 days per year, increases with tenure), paid sick time (10 days per year), company holidays (12 days per year), and paid leaves of absence when applicable

Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and healthcare flexible spending account

Life Insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance

Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program, virtual mental health program, and mindfulness program

Voluntary benefit options, including supplemental life insurance, identity theft protection, and whole life insurance with long-term care and critical illness coverage