Executive Recruiter

JR BECHTLE & Co. (www.jrbechtle.com), founded in 1979 and with offices in Miami, Chicago, Boston, and Frankfurt, specializes in Retained International Executive Recruitment across the Americas. Our clients are primarily German, Swiss, and Austrian companies from a broad spectrum of industries, covering all types of capital equipment, electronic components and systems, medical devices, biotechnology, high-end consumer goods, and other technically sophisticated products and services.Executive Recruiter  In order to support our strong and continued growth, we are seeking a new team member for the position of Research Associate. The position is clearly geared towards long-term professional development as part of our team of experienced executive recruiters.Responsibilities Conducting market research, identifying suitable executives and managers based on pre-defined parametersContacting potential candidates, verifying initial interest, and professional fit and building long-term relationshipsHelping to define the search strategyDeveloping the list of companies to targetIdentifying specific candidates through phone contact and database searchRequirementsGerman language skills beneficial but not requiredExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenWillingness and ability to work by phone and build networksFive years of practical work experience in customer service, business development, sales or project management, ideally with previous exposure to the European business environmentGreat natural curiosity and openness to learningAttention to detailAbility to handle multiple projects and tasks under tight time constraintsSelf-starter with a high degree of intrinsic motivation and the ability to manage one’s own time and set prioritiesA high level of creativity in project management and problem-solvingA bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution is requiredCandidates must hold unrestricted work authorization for the United States  If of interest, please submit your resume to: s.lipke@jrbechtle.com