Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.
Are you a driven and resourceful individual with a passion for sales? We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, isn’t afraid of cold calling, and is ready to do whatever it takes to find top talent for our clients. As an Executive Search Associate, you'll be a critical player in our retained executive search firm, working closely with our team to identify, engage, and guide candidates through the recruitment process.
This is a sales role at its core—you’ll be selling candidates on exciting career opportunities while also building relationships that last. Whether or not you have experience in executive search, we want people with a sales background who are hungry to succeed.
What We’re Looking For:
- Go-Getter Attitude: You’re not shy about picking up the phone and making cold calls. You know how to connect with people, pitch an opportunity, and get results.
- Sales Experience: Whether it’s in recruitment, sales, or another industry, you know how to engage and sell. Executive search experience is a plus, but not a must.
- Resilient and Proactive: You’re the kind of person who doesn’t take no for an answer. You stay motivated and find ways to get the job done, no matter the challenge.
- Strong Communicator: You can quickly build rapport with candidates and clients alike, with the ability to present opportunities in an impactful way.
- Team-Oriented: You thrive in a collaborative, performance-driven environment, always willing to lend a hand and support your colleagues.
Role Responsibilities:
- Hit Your Targets: Consistently meet and exceed weekly and monthly goals, with a key focus on cold calling to identify new candidates.
- Direct Headhunting and Cold Outreach: Source, engage, and assess talent through proactive outreach and headhunting efforts. Present the best candidates to clients.
- Build Your Network: Cold call candidates, keep in touch with existing contacts, and grow your referral base to create a robust talent pipeline.
- Collaborate with the Team: Support the Head of Sector and Client Delivery Manager in managing the recruitment process efficiently and effectively.
- Deliver Results: Identify the best candidates for each client and provide quality shortlists within the agreed timelines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 1-2 Years of Sales or Recruitment Experience: Executive search experience is a plus, but any relevant sales experience is valuable.
- Proven Cold Calling Success: A track record of connecting with people and achieving results through cold outreach.
- If you're ready for a role where your tenacity and sales skills can directly impact your success, we want to hear from you!
Location:
This position is based in our Philadelphia office, requiring on-site presence for the first 6 months. Afterward, a hybrid work model of 2 days from home and 3 days in-office is available.
Pacific Diversity Statement:
At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our values. We champion diversity in every executive search mandate we undertake, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
