researcher / sales support associate

COMPANY: 

Robert Walters is one of the world’s leading specialist professional recruitment firms.  Since the inception of the business in 1985 in London, Robert Walters has been the standard bearer in professional recruitment, and today has an international network of 38 offices in 17 countries and an enviable client base covering financial services, commerce & industry and the public sector.  The New York Office opened in 1993.  Our people are the lifeblood of our business. To continue our successful growth story, we need special people who match our drive and determination to succeed. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

In short, the role of an executive recruiter is to act as an intermediary between organizations (clients) with hiring needs and professionals (candidates) seeking a career/job change.  The objective of an executive recruiter is to meet the needs of both the client and the candidate to ensure the best mutual fit. This is not simply a case of matching skills but one of truly understanding a client's business and its culture and comparing that to the career aspirations and expectations of a candidate.  The successful hire will focus on recruiting in the legal and compliance fields. 

Candidate Responsibilities Include: 

• Identification and education of candidates on current market opportunities. Provision of general career advice and guidance – from resume development to interview hints and tips.
• Briefing candidates on suitable roles and preparing candidates for client interviews.
• Managing the logistics of the recruitment process – from interview to offer and beyond.
• Maintenance of the candidate database and marketing opportunities/services to both new and existing candidates.

Eventual Client Responsibilities Will Include:

• Introduction of candidates to existing and new clients.
• Development of long term and trusted relationships with clients through the attainment of a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the organization, its culture and sourcing requirements.  
• Receiving and consulting on client position briefs and communicating details to relevant candidates.
• Development and implementation of short-term and long-term recruitment campaigns on behalf of clients.
• Management of the recruitment process – from candidate screening to interview, performance feedback and offer negotiation.

• 4-year degree
• 0-2 years experience in sales, compliance, or as paralegal
• Desire to work in a energetic, hard working, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to be fearless on the phone all day