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Recruitment Associate (Executive Search Associate) – Philadelphia Office
Entry - Level: Ideal Candidates will have 2-3 years of professional experience with some sort of sales background.
Start Date: April 2026
Pacific International is a global executive search consultancy that helps leading companies build high-performing teams, improve business outcomes, and actively promote diversity and inclusion in every project. As a long-term, trusted partner to many Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and fast-growing companies, our rapidly expanding team provides services in talent acquisition, assessment and selection, succession planning, and diversity strategies to meet our clients’ evolving needs.
With offices in Philadelphia (USA), London (UK), and Düsseldorf (Germany), Pacific is powered by cutting-edge technology and a research-led, multilingual team focused on identifying and securing exceptional talent worldwide.
We are currently looking for an Executive Search Associate for our Philadelphia office.
If you're a lifelong learner who thrives in a fast-paced, growing, and collaborative environment, Pacific International is the place for you!
What the Role Offers
- A long-term career path with clear development opportunities tailored to your strengths and interests
- Direct collaboration with senior leaders and the chance to contribute to business growth and transformation
- Access to professional training, development programs, and coaching
- Incentive travel opportunities for top performers
Key Responsibilities
- Support Client Partners with the full executive search process for our clients
- Meet and exceed your weekly and monthly performance goals in alignment with your Business Unit Lead
- Direct outreach (headhunting) and identification of suitable candidates for assessments and client presentations
- Lead the full recruitment cycle – from initial contact to offer stage
- Conduct interviews and prepare detailed candidate presentations
- Produce high-quality shortlists within set timeframes
- Communicate with candidates and clients
- Build and maintain a strong talent network through regular conversations and referrals
- Keep our CRM database accurate and up to date
- Generate leads and gather market intelligence to support the sales team
- Participate in daily team meetings and actively contribute to project planning
- Collaborate on client projects with Sector Leads and colleagues in the Executive Search team
- Prepare for annual feedback and development reviews to grow into other roles
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2–3 years of professional experience in sales, recruitment, or a related corporate environment, with a demonstrated track record of successful cold outreach
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a solution-focused mindset
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Strong communication skills and the ability to quickly build trust
- A true team player
- Willingness and ability to work on-site in our Philadelphia office 5 days a week.
Pacific's Diversity Statement
At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We are firmly committed to these values and actively promote diversity in every executive search mandate. All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities to apply.