Gerson Lehrman Group - Intelligently Connecting Institutions and Expertise.

Associate

Austin, TX


Overview

Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) is a fast-growing technology and services company which, since 1998, has been driving dramatic changes in the business information and consulting industries. GLG has set the standard of excellence in the emerging expert network industry. We service a sophisticated client base made up of Fortune 500 companies, the top professional services firms and the world's leading financial institutions. Our entry-level positions are overwhelmingly filled by graduates of the world's top colleges and universities. Our managers range from Rhodes Scholars to professional & doctoral degree holders who are alumni of the most prestigious global institutions. Graduates of our entry-level program typically attend top business schools and law schools, or go to work for leading corporations or asset managers.

Our Associate Program involves a fast-paced progression through our global marketmaking operation. Associates gain exposure to a wide array of cutting-edge business topics, thought leaders, and decision-makers. The program places an imperative on developing strong business acumen, time-management skills, and practical communication skills. Associates can make an immediate impact by liaising with key opinion leaders and senior level industry executives from our expert network.


The Program

During the course of the two-year program, Associates will work with colleagues across offices, and in a team environment, to undertake the following tasks:

  • Fulfill time-sensitive research requests for GLG clients by analyzing client inquiries and identifying and qualifying primary populations of topic experts;
  • Efficiently identify and establish consulting relationships with professionals best suited to consult on our highest priority client inquiries via telephone and email;
  • Understand clients' research workflows and objectives, and thereby grow GLG client relationships;
  • Develop a working substantive knowledge of the industry dynamics relevant to expert recruitment and client service (including the possibility of formal sector specialization for some Associates); and
  • Execute on higher-level service fulfillment by managing premium products including Custom Reports and Custom Research Trips.

At the outset, Associates will participate in a training program where they will:

  • Learn our expert management and search systems and begin communicating actively via telephone with our experts;
  • Master the communication skills required to bring new experts into the network and develop consulting relationships which will be valuable to our clients; and
  • Assist GLG team members in responding to and addressing Council Member and client inquiries.

Candidate Profile

Gerson Lehrman Group attracts employees from the most distinctive professional and academic backgrounds. Across all of our positions, we insist upon excellence, integrity, creativity, and professionalism.

For this position, we seek applicants with bachelors or masters degrees from top-tier colleges or universities, or equivalent work experience. The following factors will strengthen an applicant's candidacy:

  • Superior communication and interaction skills, including demonstrated oral, written and presentation abilities;
  • Demonstrated commitment and attention to detail, ideally in a high-volume, fastpaced environment;
  • Strong problem-solving skills;
  • Passion for fast-paced learning, especially in a technology-enabled environment;
  • Passion for sales and conversation, especially a successful track record in phone sales or outreach;
  • Ability to communicate and manage relationships across the full professional spectrum including senior colleagues and extremely senior outside professionals;
  • Undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.3 or better; and
  • Interest in building a business and in all business-building related activities.

Proficiency in any of the following languages a plus: German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Korean and/or Japanese.


Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: Competitive base salary plus year-end performance-based discretionary bonus

Benefits: United Health plan and Metlife Dental Insurance, short and long term disability plans, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, voluntary legal plan, 401K plan and paid vacation and holidays.

Notes: Gerson Lehrman Group does not allow employees to trade stocks or any other security that may present a conflict of interest or appearance of conflict of interest. GLG also requires that all employees sign a non-compete agreement with our firm. We conduct background checks on all prospective new hires

Gerson Lehrman Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Please email a resume and cover letter to:

Diane Seman
Human Resources
301 Congress Ave., 9th Floor
Austin, TX 78701