Principal - Korn Ferry : Job Details

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. We work with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people.Our 10,000 colleagues serve clients in more than 50 countries . We offer five core solutions:Organizational StrategyAssessment and SuccessionTalent AcquisitionLeadership DevelopmentTotal RewardsThe Principal is part of a highly collaborative team with the responsibility for building strongpartnerships with clients and candidates through new and existing business development,and full life-cycle recruitment. This includes working closely with the assigned search executionteam in the delivery of utmost quality within the required timescales. The role is that of a trustedadvisor to our clients whilst contributing to Korn Ferry International's integrated solutions salesstrategy.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Work with hiring managers to scope search project by obtaining information that clearlydefines the specifics of the job including the responsibilities, requirements, compensation,company culture, etc.• Manage recruitment life-cycle from search kick-off through closure to ensure “time to fill”goals are achieved.• Develop, drive and manage strong business relationships with clients to ensuresuccessful placements and guarantee customer satisfaction.• Drive new business with existing customers and prospects and develop relationships withKorn/Ferry Executive Search by working with them to grow business with key customeraccounts.• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients by providing superiorcare including clearly defining position requirements and recruiting process, timelyupdates on progress, interview preparation and debriefing.• Responsible for prospecting potential new clients, maintaining outreach and clientmeeting goals weekly.• Provide project updates to management, client contacts and stakeholders and escalateissues in a timely fashion.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS• 5+ years of business experience• 5+ years of experience in staffing business development with experience to includecold calling, developing search strategies and client/candidate management; orrelevant industry experience.• Business development / Account management experience.• Strong business acumen and ability to quickly learn about different businessenvironments and cultures by asking the right questions.• Consultative mindset and ability to anticipate client needs.• Candidate sourcing through traditional and creative channels.• Must be able to conduct in depth interviews and evaluate candidate profiles.• Exceptional customer service focus, including attention to producing quality results.• Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills and ability to interacteffectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.• Ability to multi-task and manage various recruitment projects simultaneously.• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.• Self-initiative along with the ability to respond quickly to client requests.• Ability to be an effective team member and, as needed, to handle project leadershipresponsibility.• Willing and able to adapt to new processes and effectively deal with change.• PC proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel and Outlook.Internal Mobility at Korn FerryIf you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/ VeteranAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.If you are a resident of New York, Colorado, California, Washington, Hawaii, District of Columbia, New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, Massachusetts, Vancouver, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan please click here for remote opportunities with Korn Ferry in your state/province.#J-18808-Ljbffr