Executive Search Associate — Technology

Job overview

The Executive Search Associate — Technology role is onsite in Mundelein, IL. Compensation is $80,000–$100,000 per year, plus per-search performance bonuses. SPMB is a retained executive search firm focused on technology and innovation, supporting clients in building leadership teams. The associate manages candidate development and day-to-day search engagement details in partnership with a managing partner and analyst. The role develops client and candidate relationships, coordinates research and search strategy, and helps deliver qualified executive candidates and clear progress updates to clients.

What you'll do

• Gather client information about the company, culture, and position requirements
• collaborate with the partner and analyst on search strategy
• prepare position descriptions, candidate assessments, status updates, and reference reports
• guide research efforts and mentor the analyst
• use large language models to analyze industries and design prompts for strategic insights
• contact and assess potential candidates
• update clients on candidate and search progress
• maintain candidate, client, and search records in firm databases.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive search associate

technology

mundelein il

spmb

candidate development

executive recruiting

client delivery

ai-assisted research

market insight

relationship management

$80k–$100k per year

performance bonuses

crm/ats

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role uses AI-assisted research and prompt design and supports VP- and C-level executive searches through SPMB’s partner-led search process.

About the employer

SPMB is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.