Recruiting Associate

Austin, TX

Recruiting Associates develop, manage and leverage the GLG Councils. The Recruiting Associate role is an exciting entry-level position in a fast-growing global firm with opportunities to work closely with business and investment leaders that are driving industry throughout the world.

GLG’s Council Management team for the Americas region is located in Austin, Texas and organized into the following Councils practice areas:

• Healthcare
• Energy & Industrials
• Consumer Goods & Services
• Technology, Media & Telecom
• Real Estate
• Financial & Business Services
• Accounting & Financial Analysis
• Legal, Economic & Regulatory Affairs

Specific responsibilities include:

• Quickly identify and establish consulting relationships with professionals best suited to consult on our highest priority client inquiries through e-mail and telephone marketing
• Grow the GLG Councils by recruiting key thought leaders through basic industry professional recruiting campaigns, leveraging lists, associations, referrals and other relationships
• Interview prospective Council Members as needed and capture critical data in GLG’s extensive data management systems
• Work on other projects associated with building the GLG Councils
• Consult with both client-facing Research Managers to gauge clients’ needs and other Council Management team members to ensure utilization of best practices when dealing with prospective and current Council Members.

Candidate profile:

Potential candidates possess:

• Zero to three years of post-undergraduate experience
• Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated proficiency in oral, writing and presentation abilities in a business-focused setting using a variety of communication channels (telephone, e-mail, in-person, etc.)
• Successful track record working in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize activities effectively, while ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Passion for sales and conversation, including experience with phone sales
• Interest in building an Internet-driven business
• Demonstrated fluency in using technology tools to improve effectiveness and increase efficiency
• A degree from a top-tier university or equivalent work experience

We seek bright, positive and flexible people who also:

• Act with the highest integrity and professionalism in all their endeavors
• Utilize superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Think creatively and focus on opportunities for growth, and lead others to do the same
• Express a strong desire to work in a team
• Respond effectively to management direction and clients’ needs
• Demonstrate the ability and initiative to handle increasing responsibility over time

Evaluation, Compensation and Benefits:

Following is an initial estimate of compensation and benefits for this position. The final compensation structure depends on many factors and these numbers are subject to change.

Salary: Competitive base salary plus year-end performance-based discretionary bonus Healthcare: United Health plan and Metlife Dental Insurance Vacation: 15 days per year plus New York Stock Exchange holidays

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