Find your niche in the world of executive search

Matching the right people to the right roles is a complex business, but it is something we excel at here at BarkerGilmore thanks to our Research Team. The Research Associate actively participates in designing our search and business development strategy, from pitch to candidate development. You will utilize a wide range of online resources and research tools to help the recruitment team create a list of prospects to target. You will have the opportunity to attend client briefings and contribute to our proprietary market intelligence projects. This is a varied role that allows you to make a real impact.

In this role, you will regularly interact with BarkerGilmore’s talent network and client base. The Research Director is involved in every aspect of a search, from pitch to placement. They lead candidate sourcing efforts and strategy, actively participate in meetings with the client, and provide invaluable support to the recruitment team when it comes to helping prospects and clients alike navigate the search process. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in research, analysis, or executive search.

The Research Managing Director plays an integral role in leading candidate sourcing efforts and is responsible for collecting and analyzing data to aid in the continuous refinement and improvement of the firm’s recruitment and client development processes. They oversee the marketing function and are responsible for creating and distributing research reports and other materials to maintain BarkerGilmore’s position as a thought leader within the industry. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience in research, analysis, or executive search.

The Associate role provides a strong foundation of experience for those who aspire to a career in recruitment. You will work closely with our Managing Directors and Partners to attract and assess talent for searches across a wide range of levels and industries. You will also have the opportunity to become involved in business development efforts and will learn the art of building and maintaining long-lasting relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of executive search experience.

In this role, you will provide important support to the search process to ensure we execute each client engagement to the very highest standards. We will be relying on you to lead the identification of, and communications with, candidates during the search engagement, and to keep Managing Directors and Partners up to speed with how the search is progressing. This position is a highly visible role with excellent career track potential. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of executive search or industry experience. A J.D. is preferred.

This role will draw on your deep market or functional knowledge to the full degree and will enable you to hone your skills in a business that is driven by excellence. This is a developmental position on the path toward Partner. You will achieve that level by successfully developing new client relationships and executing search assignments. As a Managing Director, you will oversee the entire search execution process, from candidate identification to client management. Your ability to deliver exceptional client service will ensure you quickly become known for your outstanding client satisfaction ratings, placement ratios, and market expertise.

BarkerGilmore Partners are nationally recognized as industry and thought leaders. As a Partner, you will be responsible for the development of staff at all levels, building and maintaining client networks, and leading the firm to its best and brightest tomorrow. You will serve as the go-to expert for legal and compliance leaders, corporate executives, and HR professionals. As a Partner, you are a major contributor to the firm through revenue generation, client relationships, brand development, leadership within the industry, and staff attraction and development.