Spirit Consulting United States Remote
2021-11-20

Junior Consultant (Starting Summer 2022)

Location of Position
Fully Remote

Company Information
Spirit Consulting is a boutique management consulting firm that helps organizations hire all-star executives so they can serve more customers and grow their business. Founded in 2018, Spirit Consulting has gained quick traction as an executive search partner of choice for organizations such as Ascension Health, Duke University, University of Kentucky Healthcare, Great Expressions Dental Centers, and Ronald McDonald House Charities. While primarily focused on executive search, we also offer services in executive coaching and work psychology to maximize our client organizations’ potential.

Why Join?
We are seeking to hire a Junior Consultant to join our firm during the Summer of 2022 who is interested in building a long-term career at Spirit Consulting as a management consultant. The ideal candidate should see this role as a long-term development opportunity to grow alongside a growing company, as well as an unparalleled chance to make an immediate impact from Day 1. Further, the ideal candidate should be interested in a career in consulting due to their passion for serving people and solving problems. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work and learn from our associates and consultants, including our CEO, as your study our book of business, rapidly expand your network, and become a top-of-class performer in the executive search industry. Progression begins by learning the field as an executive recruiter before being taught how to expand those relationships to manage the full project cycle, as well as bring in new clientele. The ideal candidate will bring extremely high energy with a matching intensity – they should constantly be seeking to raise the bar in terms of their personal approach, as well as their project quality and efficiency.

Experience/ Requirements
  • A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field required. The ideal candidate will have achieved excellence in their field of study, demonstrated by a high GPA
  • Must be a strong competitor with the internal desire to win
  • Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and possess strong follow-up skills
  • Must have a high level of emotional intelligence (EQ), allowing you to make connections with candidates, clients, and prospective clients
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
  • Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Must be skilled/proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, or their G-Suite equivalent

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Consulting with the Recruiting Operations Department, the Junior Consultant is responsible for researching, recruiting, and presenting candidates for positions that Spirit Consulting is retained on. You will specifically be responsible for:
  • Participating in-person or remotely in search kick off meetings to gather information about the search you’re assigned to
  • Contributing to the internal search strategy meetings by researching and presenting ideal organizations and talent to target, drafting or updating the client’s role description, and tracking candidate and prospective client information in the company database
  • Generating interest in the search pipeline by selling opportunities to prospective candidates or generating referrals, as well networking for new retainer opportunities
  • Interviewing and assessing candidates to establish qualifications and fit for clients
  • Scheduling candidates to interview with the client manager assigned to the search
  • Checking references and background information
  • Preparing candidate profiles on recommended candidates
  • Growing revenue of the organization by strategically positioning services at all decision-making levels throughout the search process
  • Building internal relationship with affiliate companies to maximize referral business
  • Assisting on any other operational projects as directed by an associate or consultant-level team member