Associate - West Coast

SPMB is seeking a motivated Associate to drive candidate development efforts for VP and C-Level executive searches. This will collaborate closely with the Partner(s) and Analyst(s) to deliver outstanding search outcomes, with a focus on relationship management, research, and candidate engagement. The Associate will support the Enterprise Go-To-Market and Health Technology practices, recruiting for venture-backed and publicly traded clients. The ideal candidate is driven, resilient, and tactical, with a strong sense of urgency and a high clockspeed.

Responsibilities

Gather necessary information to understand client companies, their cultures, and position requirements; Pitch clients as effectively, or more effectively, than them; Collaborate with Partner and Analyst to execute differentiated search strategies; Develop search materials, including position descriptions, candidate assessments, and status reports; Manage and drive research efforts and strategy via an Analyst and own efforts to ensure identification of high quality candidates while serving as mentor and coach to Analyst; Manage relationships with passive and active candidates, ensuring a strong pipeline throughout the search process, from kickoff to accepted offer; Provide insights on industry trends and competitive landscapes; Present data-driven and well-informed candidate updates and search progress to clients; Ensure accurate data capture in SPMB's database; Support business development and marketing efforts as needed

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in executive search or internal recruiting within the tech sector; Proven success in a fast-paced, client-focused environment; Experience recruiting for GTM roles (sales, marketing, customer success, etc.); Deep market knowledge in areas such as enterprise SaaS, AI, security, developer tools, and health tech; Strong track record of representing notable technology brands and attracting strong candidates; Bachelor's degree required; Ability to identify, engage, and assess executive-level talent; Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple searches; High clockspeed, able to flow from project to project quickly and efficiently; Works effectively with internal teams, clients, and candidates; Ability to synthesize research and make informed recommendations; Clear, concise, and persuasive in both written and verbal communication; Highly motivated, adaptable, and dedicated to achieving goals; Supports a "We vs. Me" mentality; Exemplifies cultural values: Work Right, Work Smart, Work Together

Benefits

Work with the most cutting edge and exciting companies and executives in the tech industry; Collaborative, high-growth environment with rapid career progression; Culture of innovation, autonomy, and teamwork