The Director will manage client relationships and talent searches in the commercial real estate sector, focusing on business development and candidate recruitment.
SHINE ASSOCIATES, LLC
POSITION SPECIFICATION
DIRECTOR/MANAGING DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE SEARCH
POSITION SPECIFICATION
DIRECTOR/MANAGING DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Shine Associates, LLC (‘Company’) is pursuing candidates for a Director/Managing Director, Executive Search (‘Position’) to join its team. The Position may be based in the firms Boston, MA office or selectively in other primary markets domestically.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Information contained in this position specification as well as any other information concerning the Company provided or verbally discussed is confidential. All materials and discussions are to be utilized for the sole purpose of a candidate’s personal review of the career opportunity.
CLIENT DESCRIPTION
For more information: www.shineassociatesllc.com
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director will play a critical role in the continued growth and success of Shine Associates. As a key member of the client-facing team, this individual will be instrumental in initiating talent searches, working with top-tier clients on a variety of junior through senior management roles.
- Lead the execution of search engagements throughout the U.S., including client relationship management, the presentation of qualified candidates, and candidate development, evaluation, and selection.
- Identify potential candidates through initial conversations, discussing the client and opportunity and exploring candidates’ backgrounds, competencies, references, and interest in the role.
- Proactively develop and maintain relationships with potential candidates and/or sources, utilizing those networks to assist with candidate recruitment.
- Draft or provide input on relevant documentation, including confidential candidate reports and client update reports, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Lead business development efforts by proactively identifying new clients and developing relationships within the commercial real estate industry.
- Represent the firm in real estate organizations and associations as well as other networking, industry, and firm-sponsored events.
- Gather and share client intelligence, market insights, and business leads across the organization.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 -15 years of real estate experience in either investment, marketing, management, brokerage or other discipline.
- Knowledge and experience with the positions that this person will be hiring for.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to articulate Shine’s unique position and vision to new and existing clients.
- Hands-on doer who is focused on execution and results.
- High level of professionalism, confidence, and clarity when dealing with colleagues, clients, and candidates.
- Sound judgment with the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters effectively.
- The ability to work independently.
- Willingness to travel, as required, to meet with clients and candidates.
- Basic understanding of investments, development, and real estate ownership.
- High EQ to be sensitive to the client and candidate needs.
- Highly organized.
- Willingness to complete assignments in accordance with client agreements and expectations.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively internally with the other Shine stakeholders.
Shine is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions and personnel actions at the firm are administered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other category or class protected by federal, state, or local laws. It is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Shine Associates, LLC
www.shineassociatesllc.com
45 School Street, Suite 301
Boston, MA 02108
Shine Associates, LLC
www.shineassociatesllc.com
45 School Street, Suite 301
Boston, MA 02108
Hillary H. Shine, Principal Timothy M. Shine, Principal
Cell (203) 613-3562 Cell (203) 676-1115
[email protected] [email protected]
Shine Associates Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
One Exeter Plaza, 699 Boyleston, 8th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02116
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