Marketing & Sales Researcher – Executive Search
Egon Zehnder
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per year
About the role
- Research the client, client’s performance, and their ecosystem at the start of a project
- Dictate and monitor project milestones and coordinate with various stakeholders to determine responsibilities
- Serve as the lead Research for multiple simultaneous client projects in collaboration with Consultants and other Researchers
- Act as a thought partner to the team on all aspects of projects by identifying and developing a rigorous approach and strategy (e.g., priority targets through market research, utilizing data tools, and scoping out parameters to deliver client solutions at scale and scope)
- Guide the project team throughout the search processes to drive strategy, candidate solutions and supporting client materials with a consistent focus on quality and speed
- Identify, calibrate and prioritize potential candidates through a thorough research process, the internal Firm network and external resources
- Work broadly across different Firm offerings to continue developing a well-rounded understanding of our solutions to identify the best solutions for individual client needs
- Create high-quality client documentation (e.g., candidate profiles, role specifications, search strategies, assessment and client progress reports, etc.)
- Develop an understanding of the Firm’s network and expertise to leverage their experience and knowledge in adapting and co-creating a client-centric approach
- Partner with client teams to develop pitch presentations and business development materials, adapting deliverables and solutions to address specific client needs
- Proactively initiate, shape, and drive effective business development activities and other business-related projects, including monitoring relevant market shifts in a segment or function, company updates, and people moves
- Act as a partner with consultants to build targeted event lists for business development-related dinners, conferences, and other points of connection
- Contribute to the Firm’s knowledge management activities by looking for opportunities to share expertise and best practices, developing a network of people within an industry or functional area and recording pertinent information
- Deepen existing areas of subject matter expertise, providing strategic guidance and high-quality insights on important trends and topics to support client teams
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- A minimum of 3 years’ professional work experience (post-undergrad)
- Demonstrated functional experience of a similar nature (e.g., market research, qualitative or legal research, professional services/consulting, project planning)
- Previous project-based experience working effectively on multiple mandates simultaneously
- Ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
- Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication ability
- Demonstrates very strong attention to detail
- Experience or a strong interest in B2B sales, CPG and CPG sales
- Affinity and interest in the executive search or professional services industry
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
market researchqualitative researchproject planningdata toolscandidate profilingsearch strategiesbusiness developmentknowledge managementstrategic guidanceanalytical skills
Soft Skills
critical thinkingverbal communicationwritten communicationattention to detailcollaborationclient-centric approachadaptabilityproblem-solvingtime managementstakeholder coordination
Certifications
Bachelor's degree