Senior Associate – Executive Search (Luxury & Consumer Markets)

We are currently developing deeper functional and Consumer & Retail-based expertise, particularly in luxury & lifestyle. The role of Senior Associate is critical for the identification and development of C‑Suite candidates for Executive Search projects, as well as assisting with market intelligence and development of presentations and documents for business development purposes. We strongly believe in developing our own talent and often a vacant role is due to one of our talented Senior Associates promotion to Managing Associates or Principal. The Role

The Senior Associate sits within the Global Luxury team and EMEA Global Consumer Markets practice, based in our Paris office. Key Responsibilities of The Role

Working closely with the Managing Director, of Global Luxury, and engagement teams which may include Research Associates, other Senior Associates and Consultants, the primary responsibilities of the Senior Associate are to: Provide engagement execution support to the client and the team. Manage the various stages of the search process (end-to-end) to always ensure the highest quality execution of client engagement. Lead the identification, qualification and communication with candidates during the search engagement and informing the lead partner of progress and issues. Capture and maintain accurate market, client & candidate information on the company’s knowledge systems so as to both facilitate the search process and help convert business development opportunities. Inform the engagement team of any potential business development opportunities identified through the execution of the search process and support the appropriate consultant in its conversion. Role Competencies and Success Factors

The Senior Associate Executive Search position at Korn Ferry is viewed as a critical position in identifying, qualifying, attracting and managing candidates through the search process. Successful Senior Associates have the opportunity to advance within the firm to the consultant level, where they will be responsible for generating new business and revenue. Senior Associates will develop skills and competencies through three “levels” before being ready to progress within the firm. Critical Competencies and Success Factors

The Senior Associate is viewed as a high performer by the wider firm. They are expected to manage the search process for multiple Executive Search projects as well as supporting business development. A Senior Associate, Executive Search is expected to: Research: Lead/coordinate (managing Research Associates) a strategic research process. Candidate Management: Support the Consultant with communication and coordination with Candidates (with the aid of PC logistical support). Qualification interviews and referencing. Experienced user of KF assessment products and have the ability to interpret proprietary Korn Ferry assessment reports and benchmark against role competencies. Report Preparation: Lead and own the creation of reports; assist in writing the position specification, candidate reports and status reports for clients. Client Participation: Business development support and participation. Involvement at kick off meetings; lead/support on progress calls and meetings. Market/Centers of Expertise (COE) Participation: Expectation to be involved more broadly across the firm. International: Expectation to be involved in cross border search activity. Senior Associates will have the awareness and the proven ability to lead and complete a commercial transaction; this will involve the identification of the opportunity and an understanding of how to convert it into beneficial commercial terms. The Successful Candidate Professional Experience/Qualifications

The successful candidate will have relevant Executive Search experience within the Luxury sector, and have a passion for luxury with a client centric mindset. In addition to having excellent English communication skills, oral, written and listening, the candidate must possess the ability to make presentations at the executive levels of client companies. The ability to manage multiple projects effectively is most important. The ideal candidate must be self-confident and self-motivated, dynamic, accomplished, and viewed as an individual who can advance within Korn Ferry. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, have good judgment and possess superior interpersonal and evaluative skills. They will take direction well, be detail oriented and able to work well to tight deadlines. The Senior Associate will be as comfortable working independently as they are part of a team. International mindset and exposure living/working in multiple countries is also a plus. Education & Skills

An undergraduate degree or equivalent is required; an MBA or other advanced degree or equivalent is advantageous. Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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