Executive Search 1

Associate
Position Description

Position Title: Consultant
Department: Executive Search
Reports to: Manager- HVS Executive Search Middle East and Africa
Qualifications: Degree in hotel management from a recognized hotel school or business school
and/or experience in recruitment: Minimum of one years’ working experience/internship(s) in an international Hotel
company, consulting firm, recruitment firm or other organization related to the
hospitality industry.


Job Description:
 
Principle Responsibilities:

This is an entry-level role with the world’s leading specialist in executive search within the 
hospitality sector and offers rapid progression into a long-term career as a consultant in
 the field of recruitment and human capital consulting. The role supports the Middle East and Africa Executive Search practice based out of India. This is a home-office based full-time role.

  • The Associate will support the HVS Executive Search Middle East & Africa Team in the execution of
executive search, mid-management recruitment, compensation consulting and
performance management assignments, working on research-based assignments and
special projects.
  • This individual will be responsible for creating/maintaining/strengthening
the internal database (SPIDER); for conducting specific research exercises; and for
providing vital support in the search execution process.
  • It is expected that once the
Associate has mastered the above responsibilities s/he will quickly move into the
execution of assignments and a more client and candidate facing role.
  • Functional Competencies:

 Database Management: 

 

  • Create mapping documents specific to industry/client data through market
research/cold calling while adhering to set timelines

  • Update SPIDER Contacts, Assets, and Companies records

  • Update resumes, profiles, bios etc. on SPIDER

  • Update SPIDER with daily industry news, e.g. M&A activity, new appointments

 Research & Support:
 

  • Undertake research projects and assist in business development preparation
  • Assist in creation of written documents such as proposals, opportunity profiles, 
invoices, reports
  • Schedule candidate interviews & travel arrangements
  • Assists in identification of search targets
  • Prepares weekly client updates and shortlist presentation
  • Maintains company’s files
  • Provide research for special projects
  • Assist in article research and writing

 
Contribution to Internal Processes:
 

  • Contribute ideas to strengthen/streamline existing processes
  • Supports marketing efforts
  • Handles telephone enquiries and refer to appropriate colleague
  • Handles any other support tasks that arise.

 
Required Skills:

·Strong English language skills, both written and spoken
·Strong level of attention to detail and an analytical aptitude
·Knowledge of the Hotel sector
·Strong computer skills

Behavioral Competencies:

  •  Quality and Customer Focus
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management;
  • Sense of humor

  • Can be depended on by the team to meet deadlines and goals (both internal and
external)

  • High personal, professional and ethical standards

  • High level of motivation

  • Self-starter, independent

  • Willing to ‘go the extra mile’

  • Thirst for knowledge and experience

  • Creative thinker and problem solver

  • Looks for better ways of doing things

  • Positive mental attitude


Organizational Relationships:

 
This position works closely with:

  •  Partner
  • Manager
  • Senior Associates
  • Other HVS and HVS Executive Search offices