This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12178540\ SSI (U.S.) Inc. d/b/a Spencer Stuart\ \ Spencer Stuart is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.\ \ \ \ Location: Chicago\ Houston\ New York\ \ Full/Part Time: Full time\ \ Req ID: R4027\ \ Position Summary\ \ Spencer 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 RELATIONSHIPS*\ \ Reports to:\ \ Director of Associates\ \ Consultants (on an assignment basis)\ \ Other key relationships:\ \ Practice Leaders/Members\ \ Office Manager\ \ Associates, Senior Associates and Consultants\ \ Analysts\ \ Executive Assistants\ \ Client 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.

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\ \ SSI (U.S.) Inc. d/b/a Spencer Stuart is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.