MANAGING CONSULTANT

Company: Korn Ferry
Location: New York
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. We work with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people.
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Our 10,000 colleagues serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core solutions:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership Development
• Total Rewards OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER - - It's about exceeding your potential. The Managing Consultant is part of a highly collaborative team with the responsibility for building strong partnerships with [Market] clients and candidates through new and existing business development, and full life-cycle recruitment. This includes working closely with the assigned search execution team in the delivery of utmost quality within the required timescales. The role is that of a trusted advisor to our clients whilst contributing to Korn Ferry International's integrated solutions sales strategy. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Work with hiring managers to scope search project by obtaining information that clearly defines the specifics of the job including the responsibilities, requirements, compensation, company culture, etc.
  • Manage recruitment life-cycle from search kick-off through closure to ensure "time to fill" goals are achieved.
  • Develop, drive and manage strong business relationships with clients to ensure successful placements and guarantee customer satisfaction.
  • Drive new business with existing customers and prospects and develop relationships with Korn/Ferry Executive Search by working with them to grow business with key customer accounts.
  • Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients by providing superior care including clearly defining position requirements and recruiting process, timely updates on progress, interview preparation and debriefing.
  • Responsible for prospecting potential new clients, maintaining outreach and client meeting goals weekly.
  • Provide project updates to management, client contacts and stakeholders and escalate issues in a timely fashion. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
    • 5+ years of business experience -
    • 5+ - years of experience in staffing business development with experience to include cold calling, developing search strategies and client/candidate management; or relevant industry experience.
    • Strong business acumen and ability to quickly learn about different business environments and cultures by asking the right questions.
    • Consultative mindset and ability to anticipate client needs.
    • Candidate sourcing through traditional and creative channels.
    • Must be able to conduct in depth interviews and evaluate candidate profiles.
    • Exceptional customer service focus, including attention to producing quality results.
    • Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
    • Ability to multi-task and manage various recruitment projects simultaneously.
    • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
    • Self-initiative along with the ability to respond quickly to client requests.
    • Ability to be an effective team member and, as needed, to handle project leadership responsibility.
    • Willing and able to adapt to new processes and effectively deal with change.
    • PC proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel and Outlook. EDUCATION Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position. Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position. Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/ Veteran 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. If you are a resident of New York, Colorado, California, Washington, Hawaii, District of Columbia, New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, Massachusetts, Vancouver, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan please click here for remote opportunities with Korn Ferry in your state/province.
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