Job Description

Company Overview

Assembly is an executive search firm focused exclusively on private equity and venture capital-backed software and technology companies. The firm was founded in 2019 with the belief that the industry deserved better. We partner with some of the most disruptive private equity-backed software and technology companies in the world to build out their leadership teams.

We are a group of authentic, transparent, and ambitious individuals focused on challenging the status quo of the search industry. Our specialized functional focus, extensive network of software and technology executives, and adherence to a rigorous evaluation method drive a highly effective and efficient approach to executive search. We believe in diversity at the C-level and in our own organization.

Founded in Austin with a presence in Dallas, Boston, and New York, we are growing rapidly and looking to expand our team with exceptional executive recruiting talent.

Associate Position Summary

This Associate will be responsible for executing on executive level searches. This person will play a hybrid role across project management, research, and candidate development, serving as a key member of the team in driving exceptional candidates to the table and supporting them throughout the lifecycle of the search.

Assembly is looking for an Associate who is Authentic, Ambitious, Accomplished, Altruistic, and Accountable to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, proactive, and organized individual with experience in sourcing and recruiting at a top-tier executive search firm. This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment in addition to managing a wide variety of search projects across multiple clients and working styles.

Associate Responsibilities

• Conduct candidate outreach, pitch calls, and full assessment against search scorecards
• Manage multiple client engagements and research processes at once; able to manage priorities effectively
• Conduct rigorous market research, utilizing internal and external databases to source and engage potential executive-level candidates
• Assist with search strategy, identifying and attracting prospects, and creating client deliverables
• Identify creative solutions to search assignments
• Able to pivot research strategy when needed
• Consistently and proactively communicate and collaborate with Directors, VPs, and Partners on a search
• Hit annual search targets (KPIs)
• Assist with prospective client meetings by prepping any materials needed
• Maintain accurate data entry and integrity of the data in our database

Associate Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of professional recruiting experience in fast paced environments, ideally in executive search preferred or 3+ years of experience in sales, marketing, client services, or other related field
• Written and oral communication skills that are clear, organized, and effective at driving client decision-making
• Ability to work with a team and independently, adapting to different communication and work styles
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills; able to meet all service-level agreements with error-free deliverables
• Professional demeanor; exhibits a positive attitude in work and communication
• Track record of exceeding expectations and returning strong results both personally and academically/professionally
• A strong desire to take on an increasing amount of responsibility
• Self-discipline and skilled at multitasking with ability to manage a variety of projects in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation policy
• Company 401(k) match
• Health and dental insurance
• $100/month phone and Wi-Fi stipend
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Team social and volunteering events

This person is ideally based in Texas, but open to anyone who is in Central or EST

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