Search Associate
We are seeking a high-motor, intellectually curious Search Associate to join High Country Search Group. This is a foundational, "force-multiplier" role where you will support three of our most dynamic and high-stakes practice areas: Private Equity, Corporate Affairs, and Engineering & Construction. You will act as a strategic partner to our leadership, serving as research and business development support.
Core Responsibilities: The "Phone-First" Professional
While this role offers a masterclass in professional and executive search, it requires a "street smart" professional who can quickly discern criteria for success, has high recall, and excellent follow-through.
- Direct Source Recruiting & Candidate Identification: You will be responsible for candidate identification and development. This includes developing target lists using the phone and online resources to identify and penetrate high-value talent pools.
- Top-of-Funnel Execution: You must be a "phone-first" professional, comfortable making calls when needed. This involves assertively navigating organizational structures to conduct preliminary recruitment screens for high-level roles.
- Market Intelligence & Analytics: You will help produce data-driven reports and compelling pitch decks tailored to specific RFPs. You will proactively identify and track industry trends to provide market data and analytics to our team.
- Search Strategy & Business Development: Actively participate in designing search and business development strategies with leadership, from initial pitch to final candidate placement.
- Database Management: Consistently input and update candidate records and proprietary databases, ensuring all research outcomes are meticulously recorded.
Who You Are
- Educated & Highly Ambitious: You hold an undergraduate degree from a well-regarded institution and have a desire to apply academic rigor to a fast-paced environment.
- Communication Powerhouse: Outstanding telephone skills are essential. You must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills when drafting reports, executive summaries, or specifications.
- Grit & Resilience: You are "hungry" for experience and possess the resilience required to thrive in a high-rejection, high-reward, and often unstructured sales environment.
- Intellectually Curious: You have the ability to quickly learn industry and functional fundamentals and understand the criteria for success in complex organizations.
- Discretion & Poise: You will interface with senior executives and must protect the confidentiality of client and candidate information at all times.
- Money Motivated: You want a career path where hard and smart work result in higher earnings.
The Career Path: Choose Your Own Adventure
We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all career track. This role is a launchpad that, depending on performance, can evolve into:
- Executive Recruiter: Take full ownership of the search process and manage high-level placements.
- Business Development Lead: Focus exclusively on high-level territory expansion and client acquisition strategy.
Market Intelligence Manager: Lead the firm’s data strategy, industry tracking, and knowledge systems.
