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Associate - West Coast

  2026-01-18     SPMB     San Francisco,CA  
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divh2Associate - West Coast/h2pLocation: Hybrid/Bay Area Preferred; West Coast Required/ppSPMB is the leading executive search firm in the technology sector and one of the largest independent retained search firms in the U.S. In 2024, SPMB was named the Best Technology Executive Search Firm in the country. We specialize in placing senior Executives and Board Members in high-growth startups and established enterprises across tech, media, consumer, healthcare, renewables, and financial services. Combining the expertise of a global firm with the personalized approach of a boutique, we have facilitated leadership placements contributing to over $1 trillion in market value via IPOs and MAs. We are open minded, high performance, and dedicated individuals. To be a successful part of our team, you support a We vs. Me mentality and you exemplify our 3 cultural values on a daily basis: Work Right. Work Smart. Work Together./ph3Position Overview/h3pSPMB is seeking a motivated Associate to drive candidate development efforts for VP and C-Level executive searches. This will collaborate closely with the Partner(s) and Analyst(s) to deliver outstanding search outcomes, with a focus on relationship management, research, and candidate engagement. The Associate will support the Enterprise Go-To-Market and Health Technology practices, recruiting for venture-backed and publicly traded clients. The ideal candidate is driven, resilient, and tactical, with a strong sense of urgency and a high clockspeed./ph3Key Responsibilities/h3ulliGather the necessary information to truly understand our client companies, their cultures, and position requirements. Pitch our clients as effectively, or more effectively, than them. Collaborate with the Partner and Analyst to execute differentiated search strategies./liliDevelop search materials, including position descriptions, candidate assessments, and status reports. Manage and drive research efforts and strategy via an Analyst and your own efforts to ensure the identification of high quality candidates all the while serving as a mentor and coach to the Analyst./liliManage relationships with passive and active candidates, ensuring a strong pipeline throughout the search process, from kickoff to accepted offer. Provide insights on industry trends and competitive landscapes./liliPresent data-driven and well-informed candidate updates and search progress to clients. Ensure accurate data capture in SPMBs database. Support business development and marketing efforts as needed./li/ulh3Ideal Experience/h3ulli2-4 years of experience in executive search or internal recruiting within the tech sector. Proven success in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Experience recruiting for GTM roles (sales, marketing, customer success, etc.). Deep market knowledge in areas such as enterprise SaaS, AI, security, developer tools, and health tech. A strong track record of representing notable technology brands and attracting strong candidates. Bachelors degree required./li/ulh3Critical Skills Attributes/h3ulliCandidate Development: Ability to identify, engage, and assess executive-level talent./liliProject Management: Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple searches. High clockspeed, able to flow from project to project quickly and efficiently./liliCollaboration Influence: Works effectively with internal teams, clients, and candidates./liliAnalytical Thinking: Ability to synthesize research and make informed recommendations./liliCommunication: Clear, concise, and persuasive in both written and verbal communication./liliWork Ethic: Highly motivated, adaptable, and dedicated to achieving goals./li/ulpWork with the most cutting edge and exciting companies and executives in the tech industry. Collaborative, high-growth environment with rapid career progression. Culture of innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Join us and help shape the leadership teams of the most innovative companies in tech!/pp$80,000 - $100,000 a year Base Salary $80-100K + Performance Bonus/p/div


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