Executive Search Associate

Executive Search Associate

Beacon Talent is a boutique executive search firm and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) partner serving venture-backed and growth-stage companies. We partner with founders, investors, and executive teams to build high-performing leadership teams and scalable hiring processes. Our clients range from seed-stage startups to pre-IPO tech companies, and our work spans functions including product, engineering, GTM, operations, and beyond.

We combine deep search expertise, strategic partnership, and hands-on execution to help ambitious companies find the talent they need to grow and scale. As we expand our impact, we're seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Executive Search Associate to join our growing team.

As an Executive Search Associate, you'll play a critical role in driving successful searches across our portfolio. You'll be responsible for market mapping, candidate research, outreach, and pipeline management, all while working closely with senior recruiters and client stakeholders. You'll develop a deep understanding of the startup and venture ecosystem and gain direct exposure to high-growth companies and executive-level talent.

This is a fast-paced, client-facing role that requires intellectual curiosity, strong research skills, exceptional communication, and a bias for execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research to build target candidate lists, talent maps, and market insights across functions and industries
• Execute strategic outbound sourcing campaigns across LinkedIn, email, and other platforms
• Screen candidates to assess qualifications, motivations, and fit for leadership roles
• Maintain accurate, organized records in our ATS/CRM systems
• Partner with consultants and recruiters to refine search strategy and candidate evaluation criteria
• Prepare candidate briefs, scorecards, and client-ready reports
• Track and report on pipeline progress, key metrics, and milestones
• Support client communication and scheduling throughout the search process

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in executive search, recruiting, talent research, or a high-growth startup environment
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling outreach and reports
• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong organizational habits
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS/CRM tools, and research databases
• Interest in venture capital, startups, and executive talent
• Self-starter with a growth mindset and a team-first approach

Nice to Have

• Prior experience supporting VP or C-level searches
• Exposure to industries such as Robotics, Hardware, Fintech, SaaS, etc.
• Comfort with remote, asynchronous collaboration

Compensation

This is a commission-driven role with meaningful, uncapped upside. We offer a $52,000 base draw with on-target earnings (OTE) of $120,000, and commission is uncapped—your earning potential scales directly with the success of the searches you drive, and strong performers can earn beyond OTE. We're looking for someone who's energized by that kind of performance-based model and motivated to grow their book of impact alongside the firm.

Why Join Beacon Talent?

• Learn from experienced search professionals in a collaborative, high-trust environment
• Uncapped commission with real earning upside tied to your performance
• Work directly with founders, VCs, and executive teams at some of the most exciting early-stage companies in the U.S.
• Shape the future of talent acquisition by blending best-in-class search practices with startup agility
• Flexible remote work, opportunities for advancement, and a mission-driven culture