Associate - Denver

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

SPMB is the #1 executive search firm serving the technology market and one of the largest independent retained search firms in the country. In 2024, SPMB was recognized as the Best Technology Executive Search Firm in the U.S.

We specialize in recruiting C-Level Executives and Board Members to disruptive, growth-oriented startups, building out the leadership teams at the most innovative companies in the tech space. SPMB also partners with large multinationals across all categories—media, consumer, financial services, healthcare, renewables—on their path to digital transformation. We bring the knowledge of a large, global firm and combine it with the personalized service and attention of a boutique to connect top executive talent to the best and fastest growing innovators across the country. Closing hundreds of C-Level searches annually, SPMB has recruited key leaders into companies that have generated over $1 trillion in market value (IPOs / M&As) for our clients.

The SPMB team is made up of open minded, high performance, and dedicated individuals. To be a successful part of our team, you support a “ We vs. Me ” mentality and you exemplify our 3 cultural values on a daily basis : Work Right. Work Smart. Work Together.

For more company information, visit our website at spmb.com.

Position Overview

SPMB is looking for a thoughtful and professional Associate who will serve as a key member of the client delivery team by driving the candidate development process throughout each VP and C-level executive search. This role partners closely with the Partner and analyst to help deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients. Associates are responsible for working directly with our public and private clients, managing the day-to-day details of search engagements, facilitating discussions with candidates and directing the research activities of internal teams. The core function of the Associate’s role is relationship development and management, including networking and building strong relationships with senior clients and candidates.  This role is an unique opportunity to interface with key senior executives as well as investors from the venture capital, private equity and public company community.

Major Responsibilities

• Gathers key information from the client to gain a thorough understanding of the company, culture and position requirements.
• Collaborates with the Partner and analyst to develop and execute the search strategy.
• Develops key search documentation including position descriptions, candidate assessments, status updates and reference reference reports.
• Helps drive research efforts and strategy to ensure the identification of high quality candidates while serving as a mentor and coach to the analyst
• Contacts potential candidates to elicit interest and to assess the candidate’s fit to the position description.
• Teams with the Partner to provide our clients with an informed perspective on candidates and provide updates on the overall progress of the search assignment.
• Ensures data capture of candidates, clients and search records within SPMB's databases. Add to the firm’s candidate pool expertise by identifying new talent.

Ideal Experience

Critical Capabilities for Success

Preferred Attributes

For more information about SPMB, visit our website at spmb.com

The pay scale for this role is $80-100k.

This does not include a per search performance bonus.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.