Associate Partner

Associate Partner Position

Bell Oaks is poised for growth and we are looking to hire a talented Associate Partner to join the firm. The Associate Partner at Bell Oaks is vital to the success of the firm and our clients. An Associate Partner’s main focus is business development – prospecting for new clients and winning searches. Beyond that, the Associate Partner will also be responsible for execution of searches, client/account management, and eventually leading search consultants (recruiters) to execute searches. Associate Partners can earn the role of Partner through their performance and their commitment to the firm.

Career Value Proposition

Working at Bell Oaks is a career opportunity, not just a job. A career with Bell Oaks in executive search will provide tremendous opportunities to work with diverse clients, build deep relationships, and to be active in the community. Bell Oaks will provide mentorship for Associate Partners and will teach them strong business development and networking skills. The goal is for the Associate Partner will grow into a Partner role at the firm.

Location:

• Atlanta, Georgia, across the street from Perimeter Mall. Hybrid schedule

The Associate Partner’s responsibilities will encompass (but not be limited to) the following:

• Revenue generation. Meet a revenue goal each year that will increase with experience (along with earnings) as the Associate Partner grows with the firm.
• Prospecting and selling through a variety of methods.
• Proposals and follow-up with prospective accounts. The AP will manage their own desk with little oversight. The AP must be accountable for their own actions and take steps to remain organized and active.
• Thoroughly interview candidates and prepare candidate presentations that provide details/data that is relevant to our client.
• Work diligently to meet assigned activity goals.
• Contribute to the overall success of the firm! We are 55+ years old, but we’re nimble and open to change. We invite participation from everyone to come up with new ideas and a better way to achieve success.
• Attend client visits and find opportunities to sell the value proposition of Bell Oaks.
• Manage searches and work directly with the client and others within the firm to successful completion.
• Attend training and development meetings as directed.
• Be enthusiastic, respectful, and positive in every interaction! Bell Oaks’ key difference is how we treat candidates and clients. It is the Associate Partner’s job to provide each candidate and client with a professional experience.

Experience & Background:

• Four-year degree required.
• Curiosity to learn – Bell Oaks is a generalist firm, intentionally not focused on one industry or profession; as a result, our people are constantly challenged to learn about new businesses. The successful candidate must enjoy this process.
• Understand and adhere to Bell Oaks’ Core Values.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organization and the ability to multi-task with a sense of urgency.
• Utilization of a network of referral sources that can make introductions to decision makers or refer search opportunities. These are often business leaders or individuals in other professional service firms.
• Our clients rely on accurate and thorough information. Attention to detail is critical to success.
• Thick skin and a “get-it-done” mentality to handle the ups and downs of executive search.
• Positive attitude and professional maturity.
• Openness to try new approaches, make mistakes and learn from them.
• An understanding that this is not a typical “9-5” job. Must be able to accommodate rare situations that require earlier mornings or occasional work in the evenings.
• Keen ability to evaluate talent and determine the right fit for our clients.
• Experience in sales and a fundamental understanding of how to manage a long sales cycle.
• Experience and success selling a professional service is required.
• Experience and success selling executive search is highly preferred.