Beacon · 1 month ago
Executive Search Associate
Beacon Talent is a boutique executive search firm that partners with venture-backed and growth-stage companies to build high-performing leadership teams. They are seeking a highly motivated Executive Search Associate to conduct candidate research, outreach, and pipeline management while collaborating with senior recruiters and clients.
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Responsibilities
Conduct in-depth research to build target candidate lists, talent maps, and market insights across functions and industries
Execute strategic outbound sourcing campaigns across LinkedIn, email, and other platforms
Screen candidates to assess qualifications, motivations, and fit for leadership roles
Maintain accurate, organized records in our ATS/CRM systems
Partner with consultants and recruiters to refine search strategy and candidate evaluation criteria
Prepare candidate briefs, scorecards, and client-ready reports
Track and report on pipeline progress, key metrics, and milestones
Support client communication and scheduling throughout the search process
Qualification
Required
2–5 years of experience in executive search, recruiting, talent research, or a high-growth startup environment
Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling outreach and reports
Analytical and detail-oriented with strong organizational habits
Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS/CRM tools, and research databases
Interest in venture capital, startups, and executive talent
Self-starter with a growth mindset and a team-first approach
Preferred
Prior experience supporting VP or C-level searches
Exposure to industries such as Robotics, Hardware, Fintech, Saas, etc
Comfort with remote, asynchronous collaboration
Benefits
Competitive commission structure
Flexible remote work
Opportunities for advancement
Mission-driven culture