Senior Associate

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THE ROLE

The Senior Associate’s primary role is to manage the initial candidate identification and development process. In addition, the Senior Associate will assist Consultants, Principals, and Senior Partners in generating, managing and/or executing search assignments including potential candidate development, screening and presentation to clients, cultivating and/or maintaining client and candidate relationships.

As a vital member of the search team, you will have the ability to network with professionals and assist them in achieving their career objectives in organizations committed to improving the quality of life, assess a candidate’s skills against a client’s needs, and collaborate with colleagues across the firm.

This position offers a base salary of $85,000 to $110,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a semi-annual bonus opportunity under a production-based incentive program. With no cap on earnings, the plan provides meaningful earnings to reward strong contributions to business and revenue growth. Salary within our ranges is determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. WittKieffer offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life and disability insurances, and generous paid time off.
RESPONSIBILITIES

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Actively participate in and/or lead the search process including, but not limited to, working with clients and search committees, sourcing, interviewing, conducting references, negotiating, and closing assignments.

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Build, manage, and/or nurture client and candidate relationships with a goal of repeat business.

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Participate in and/or lead client calls and meetings.

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Prepare materials for client meetings and presentations.

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Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

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Support search consultants in the execution of search engagements. This includes creating search engagement strategies necessary to identify outstanding candidates and then executing the candidate identification and profiling processes through a variety of primary and secondary sources.

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In conjunction with the search consultant and client, develop an effective and compelling presentation to market the role and client company to prospective candidates. Communicate position profile to potential candidates.

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Understand the client position needs thoroughly, and execute accordingly, contacting, identifying, and screening candidates for the position "fit," from a content and functional perspective.

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Participate in candidate development. When appropriate, will manage candidates through the search process, including candidate interviews, candidate presentations, and referencing.

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Conduct preliminary phone screen evaluations of candidates and assess a candidate's skills against a client's needs through a telephone interview.

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Proactively network and seek out the candidates in an expeditious and most cost-effective manner.

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Work closely with lead consultants as well as Research and Data Management.

The Senior Associate will be expected to accomplish the following in the first 12 months:

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Demonstrate an understanding of the full search process.

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Demonstrate an understanding of the role a WittKieffer Senior Associate plays in the search process.

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Carry a full search load (approximately 10 searches).

- Have the ability to travel as needed.

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Demonstrate ability to appropriately assess potential candidate eligibility through telephone screening.

- Be seen by others as collaborative.

- Live the WittKieffer values.

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Gain a firm understanding of the industry their practice operates.

CANDIDATE PROFILE
Qualifications:

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A Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s strongly preferred.

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5+ years' experience in execut