Associate
Location: Remote
Company: N2Growth
About N2Growth
N2Growth is a global executive search and leadership advisory firm that partners with many of the world's leading organizations to attract, develop, and unleash leaders. Our work spans industries and functions, united by a distinctive process rooted in partnership, innovation, and a relentless focus on leadership. We operate with a lean, high-performing team that values autonomy, rapid execution, and measurable impact.
Position Summary
The Associate will play a critical role in managing and executing cross-industry and
cross-functional executive searches, focused on managing and supporting executive search
efforts across various industries and functions. This role combines high-level research,
candidate relationship management, and project coordination to ensure the successful
identification and engagement of top executive talent.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive research to develop a thorough understanding of the client's organization, including reviewing relevant media, and participating in stakeholder meetings.
- Manage the interview process and presentation of candidates to clients in partnership with the Senior Director, prepare candidate materials, manage candidate projects and pipeline development, build profiles in the ATS, and maintain strong relational foundations, ensuring smooth transitions and representing the N2Growth brand with professionalism.
- Collaborate with the Research team to develop and execute strategies for candidate profiling, targeting, and sourcing, providing guidance on role requirements, feedback on sourcing efforts, and overseeing the creation of market research, scans, reports, and executive briefs.
- Manage and report on desired engagement variables related to assigned searches (e.g., candidates sourced, geographies represented, etc.).
- Demonstrate leadership and proactivity by identifying and solving problems for the benefit of teammates, clients, brand followers, and the firm.
- Represent the N2Growth brand with professionalism and integrity in all activities.
- Other responsibilities may be assigned by Directors as needed.
Success Factors:
- Self-starter; looks for opportunities to contribute.
- Proactively seeks direction/feedback from the team lead on candidate outreach efforts.
- Possesses intellectual curiosity and motivation to quickly learn about new companies, industries, and markets.
- Interacts professionally with colleagues and exemplifies dignity and respect for all members of the N2Growth team, candidates, and clients.
- Continuously learns about the industries and clients we work with to understand the nuances that impact outreach.
- Demonstrates competency, knowledge, and awareness of multiple aspects of a business in various situations.
- Conveys confidence when speaking to clients and candidates (introductions, candidate-specific questions, etc.).
- Communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and through written channels.
- Cares about succeeding as a team.
- Operates with the highest integrity.
- Follows through on tasks.
- Ability to prioritize searches and tasks on a daily basis.
- Proactively communicates with candidates in a timely manner from the initial outreach through to the close of the search.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2+ years experience in contingency or retained executive search at the Associate level or higher.
- Ability to handle a full search load of up to 6 engagements at one time.
Travel Expectations:
Why N2Growth
- You'll join a lean, high-performing team where your work directly impacts our ability to serve the world's leading organizations.
- Global exposure through multi-jurisdictional responsibilities
- A culture that values execution, innovation, and measurable impact
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Matching
- Flexible PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off