Associate, Industrial Practice (Transportation & Logistics and Industrial Services)
Company: Spencer Stuart
Location: New York
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
SSI (U.S.) Inc. d/b/a Spencer StuartSpencer Stuart is an equal
opportunity and affirmative action employer
F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.Location:
ChicagoHoustonNew YorkFull/Part Time: Full timeReq ID:
R4027Position SummarySpencer Stuart is seeking to recruit an
Associate for the Industrial Practice. This Associate will have the
opportunity to help solve Chief Executive Officer, Board Director,
and other C-level functional executive searches, while working in
partnership with several core Consultants, in the Transportation &
Logisitics and Industrial Services sectors. With exposure to a
broad set of clients and leadership challenges, this Associate will
help to identify and develop diverse candidate slates as an
essential member of the search team. The Associate role combines
research, assessment, and relationship-building skills to deliver
extraordinary service and value to Spencer Stuart
clients.Successful candidates for the Associate position will have
strong project management ability, writing skills, results
orientation, rigorous attention to details, intellectual curiosity
and ideally, understanding of the agriculture & commodities and/or
process industries sectors. The Associate will enjoy the challenge
of working internally with a variety of Consultants, and externally
with diverse, senior-level executives and board members. Associates
will be expected to acquire deep and insightful candidate pool
knowledge over time. The Associate will ideally be based in
Chicago, Houston, or New York City. There is an expectation of
being in the office a minimum of two days a week. In the early
stages, it will be beneficial for the individual to spend more time
in the office to build relationships, engage with colleagues and
participate in the local office community. KEY RELATIONSHIPSReports
to:Director of AssociatesConsultants (on an assignment basis)Other
key relationships:Practice Leaders/MembersOffice ManagerAssociates,
Senior Associates and ConsultantsAnalystsExecutive AssistantsClient
Development Team (CDT)KEY 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.IDEAL EXPERIENCE
- 4+ 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
plusCRITICAL CAPABILITIES FOR SUCCESSProject ManagementPlans,
manages and drives own efforts to identify and develop a slate of
quality candidates as measured by consultant, client and candidate
feedback. The successful Associate will do this while handling
multiple projects with competing deadlines, working with
individuals who have differing styles, and managing challenging
expectations:
- Takes an end-to-end view of each project and the required
resources; works at pace and with attention to detail while
managing competing deadlines and priorities; has a sense of
urgency.
- Understands the search process (from internal kick-off to
referencing); asks questions to understand; and is proactive.
- Works on multiple projects; meets deadlines and is resilient
under pressure; delivers on commitments on time or notifies as
early as possible if deadlines will slip.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm, tenacity and intellectual curiosity;
action-oriented; deals with problems immediately.
- Is results focused and flexible; demonstrates a strong work
ethic.Candidate DevelopmentDevelops qualified and interested
candidates for portfolio of searches. A successful Associate will
develop excellence in search strategy to build strong contact
management lists:
- Observes and asks questions to fully understand the issue;
synthesizes information from a variety of internal/external
sources, despite possibly having ambiguous or incomplete
information.
- Gathers relevant data from a variety of sources, including
views gathered through Third Party Sourcing (TPS), to help
determine broad capabilities, gaps, qualifications/fit; articulates
reasons for fit to spec in a succinct manner.
- Determines priority of which potential candidates to
approach.
- Adds meaningful notes on Quest, diligently uses the initial
assessment feature.Credibility and InfluenceCommunicates
effectively both in writing and verbally; has "gravitas" (executive
presence) and is able to build relationships. Able to hook
candidates and convince consultants to meet them, building a strong
internal brand:
- Interacts with a range of internal and external stakeholders
and candidates with differing styles and egos, understanding and
appreciating what is important to each.
- Becomes a credible and authentic professional by observing
colleagues and emulating role models.
- Adapts verbal and written communications according to
expectations for role and audience, specifically how to be
confident, succinct, concise, prepared and professional.Market and
Candidate KnowledgeObtains and incorporates knowledge to enhance
client work in a meaningful way. Knows how to get information,
effectively uses the available firm resources, developing and
sharing candidate pool knowledge:
- Identifies executive movements in the market and updates Quest
(ideally in real time) and colleagues; asks questions and shows
interest in networking.
- Has a genuine interest in/curiosity about people and
businesses; and has an understanding of businesses and their
interrelationships.
- Understands how to identify and navigate the various relevant
sources available (Quest, Passport, Global Information Services,
Hoovers, LinkedIn, etc.).Developing Self and OthersDevelops self
and others; seeks and provides feedback, modifies own performance
or behavior based on feedback. A successful Associate is constantly
growing, learning and enhancing his/her skills and capabilities:
- Seeks and is open to feedback from colleagues, placing value on
self development efforts; seeks opportunities for growth.
- Is self-aware and open to changing one's own behavior.Firm
ValuesChampions the Firm's values, culture and Code of Conduct;
engages, participates and collaborates with others. A successful
Associate, who people like working with and who may over time also
have a leadership role:
- Accepts others' opinions and encourages teamwork.
- Brings cultural awareness and sensitivity to each interaction
with colleagues.
- Participates actively and contributes to internal activities;
engages with office and practice.
- Represents Spencer Stuart well by speaking positively about the
Firm and aligning behavior to Firm values.
- Conducts themselves in a way that is consistent with the Firm's
values.The base compensation range for this position is
$100,000-120,000 per year. The actual base compensation offered
within this range will be dependent on the individual's skills,
experiences, and qualifications. This position will be eligible to
participate in our annual discretionary bonus program. Spencer
Stuart also offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:
- 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; and
- Voluntary benefit options, including supplemental life
insurance, identity theft protection, and whole life insurance with
long-term care and critical illness coverage.Spencer Stuart is a
proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are
committed to non-discrimination without regard to actual or
perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, gender
(including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions),
national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status,
protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical
condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or any basis prohibited under applicable federal, state
or local law.Please see job descriptionPI250546525
Keywords: Spencer Stuart, Union City , Associate, Industrial Practice (Transportation & Logistics and Industrial Services), Professions , New York, New Jersey
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