.GLG is seeking an Associate to support GLG's Professional Service Firms (PSF) business in Europe.
Part of the team based in Barcelona, the Associate will be responsible for researching and recruiting experts for GLG Client projects to participate in 1:1 telephone consultations, private meetings, and other short-term, ad-hoc consulting projects.
Associates help to drive GLG's business model and add value to its client base through close coordination with senior members of the team to fulfil Clients' need for expert insight.
Primary role is focused on recruiting experts for client requests and supporting senior team members with high-level product execution.
Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Partner with and fulfil time-sensitive recruiting project requests for GLG Managers serving Professional Service Firms (PSF) clients.
Individuals in this role will be responsible for contacting and pitching to potential new experts, using effective sales and recruiting techniques in a fast-paced and competitive environment.
Collaborate closely with senior team members to expand the search and scope of recruiting populations and drive successful client outcomes.
Learn to leverage GLG's platform and network to identify and recruit world-class experts from across hundreds of sectors & industries.
Exhibit strong business communication and recruiting skills.
0 to 2 years of relevant industry experience in recruitment, internet/market research, outreach, partnership, business development.
High motivation to exceed personal weekly, monthly, and quarterly commercial targets.
Confidence in making outbound cold calls when needed and various other outreach methods.
Ability to professionally manage resistance and consistently close recruits.
Ability to quickly digest and implement feedback and coaching.
Polished and persuasive verbal and written communication.
Successful track record managing multiple, simultaneous complex tasks and working in team environments.
Full business proficiency in French and English; other European languages would be a bonus.
Career progression: After achieving specific quantitative and qualitative goals (conversion of recruits, consistent high-quality end-to-end delivery), Recruiting Associates can progress onto a Senior Recruiting Associate role focused on more complex/high demand accounts and mentoring opportunities.
About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group: GLG is the world's insight network.
Our clients rely on GLG's global team to connect with powerful insight across fields from our network of approximately 1 million experts (and the hundreds of new experts we recruit every day).
GLG's industry-leading compliance framework allows clients to learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent way, consistent with their own internal compliance obligations and the highest professional ethical standards.
Our compliance standards are a major competitive differentiator and key component of the company's culture