Professional Search, Retained-Managing Consultant, Industrial & Manufacturing

ABOUT KORN FERRY

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business—synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us—for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.

As the Official Talent & Organizational Consulting Partner of LA28, Korn Ferry is powering the nearly 5,000 people who power the Olympic Games—bringing in the right talent, building strong leaders, and shaping the structure and culture that will deliver an unforgettable experience for the world.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 17,000 colleagues globally serve clients from more than 130 offices across the globe. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Total Rewards

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Managing Consultant is part of a highly collaborative team with the responsibility for building strong partnerships with industrial/manufacturing clients and candidates through new and existing business development, and full life-cycle recruitment. This includes working closely with the assigned search execution team in the delivery of utmost quality within the required timescales. The role is that of a trusted advisor to our clients whilst contributing to Korn Ferry International’s integrated solutions sales strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop a commercial strategy for your geographic region or sub sector, in alignment with the international strategy;
• Build and maintain preferred relationships within the sector and candidate pool through business development and excellence in end-to-end delivery of retained search engagements;
• Manage existing, and develop new relationships within the client's and business community, building sector expertise and capability;
• Contribute and collaborate in Korn Ferry’s integrated solutions sales strategy;
• At all times demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior & personal integrity, positive and proactive communication with peers and colleagues, generosity of knowledge and experience, to build effective relationships across the business.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Professional experience in a consulting or commercial environment, with good knowledge of and network in the industrial/manufacturing sector in a specified demographic area;
• Experience as a full life-cycle recruiter for retained search with experience including cold calling, developing search strategies and client/candidate management;
• Strong Business Development experience and skill. Consultative mindset and ability to anticipate client needs. Ability to quickly learn about different business environments and cultures and propose relevant solutions;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to adapt to new processes and effectively deal with change and ambiguity;
• Willingness to live our core values: Honesty, Inclusion, Knowledge, Performance.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

OTHER

Salary range represents the compensation Korn Ferry expects to pay to a candidate with the requirements for the job posted. Korn Ferry offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.

Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.

Korn Ferry Benefits

The Korn Ferry Cares Wellbeing Platform offers Employees health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment), Critical Illness, Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in Korn Ferry's Tax Deferred Savings plan 401(k). Employee Stock Purchase Program is available to all permanent employees who work 20 hours or more after 6 months of service.

Employees are eligible to receive a total of 15 days of vacation annually plus paid time off for 16 company holidays. Full-time eligible employees will accrue sick time commencing on the first date of employment at the rate of 3.33 hours per pay period for an annualized maximum of 80 hours.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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The successful candidate will need to complete background checks as part of our recruitment process, this may include criminal, education credentials, employment history, and other background information relevant to your employment qualifications