Managing Consultant

Korn/Ferry International - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Managing Consultant at Korn Ferry plays a crucial role in building strong partnerships with clients and candidates through business development and full life-cycle recruitment. This position involves collaborating with search execution teams to deliver high-quality recruitment services while acting as a trusted advisor to clients. The role emphasizes the importance of understanding client needs and ensuring successful placements to drive organizational performance.

Responsibilities

• Work with hiring managers to scope search projects by obtaining detailed job specifics.
• Manage the recruitment life-cycle from search kick-off to closure to meet 'time to fill' goals.
• Develop and manage strong business relationships with clients to ensure successful placements and customer satisfaction.
• Drive new business with existing customers and develop relationships with Korn/Ferry Executive Search.
• Provide superior care to clients by clearly defining position requirements and the recruiting process, along with timely updates on progress.
• Prospect potential new clients and maintain outreach and client meeting goals weekly.
• Provide project updates to management, client contacts, and stakeholders, escalating issues as necessary.

Requirements

• 5+ years of business experience.
• 5+ years of experience in staffing business development, including cold calling and client/candidate management.
• Business development and account management experience.
• Strong business acumen and ability to learn about different business environments quickly.
• Consultative mindset with the ability to anticipate client needs.
• Experience in candidate sourcing through traditional and creative channels.
• Ability to conduct in-depth interviews and evaluate candidate profiles.
• Exceptional customer service focus and attention to producing quality results.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage various recruitment projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-initiative and ability to respond quickly to client requests.
• Ability to be an effective team member and handle project leadership responsibilities as needed.
• Willingness to adapt to new processes and effectively deal with change.
• PC proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.