Associate, Client Solutions - French Speakers

GLG is seeking a French speaking Recruiting Associate (Client Solutions) to support GLG's Professional Service Firms (PSF) business in Europe. Part of the team based in Barcelona, the Recruiting Associate will be responsible for recruiting experts for GLG Client projects to participate in 1:1 telephone consultations, private meetings and for other short term, ad-hoc consulting projects.

Recruiting Associates help to drive GLG's business model and add value to its client base through close coordination with senior members of the team to fulfil Clients' need for expert insight.

Primarily the role is focused on recruiting experts for client requests and supporting senior team members with high-level product execution.

Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Fulfil time-sensitive recruiting project requests for GLG Managers serving Professional Service Firms (PSF) clients
• Individuals in this role will be responsible for contacting and pitching to potential new experts, using effective sales and recruiting techniques in a fast-paced and competitive environment
• Collaborate closely with senior team members to expand the search and scope of recruiting populations and drive successful client outcomes
• Learn to leverage GLG's platform and network to identify and recruit world-class experts from across hundreds of sectors & industries
• Ideal candidates have a high degree of confidence and are highly motivated to exceed personal weekly, monthly and quarterly quotas
• Exhibit strong business communication and recruiting skills

An ideal candidate will have the following:

• 0 to 2 years of relevant industry experience in recruitment, internet/market research, outreach, partnership, business development
• High motivation to exceed personal weekly, monthly, and quarterly commercial targets
• Confidence in making outbound cold calls when needed and various other outreach methods
• Ability to professionally manage resistance and consistently close recruits
• Ability to quickly digest and implement feedback and coaching
• Polished and persuasive verbal and written communication
• Successful track record managing multiple, simultaneous complex tasks and working in team environments
• Full business proficiency in English and French

Career progression:

After achieving specific quantitative and qualitative goals (conversion of recruits, consistent high-quality end-to-end delivery), Recruiting Associates can progress onto a Senior Recruiting Associate role focused on more complex/high demand accounts and mentoring opportunities.

Alternatively, Recruiting Associates can apply internally for a Senior Client Solutions Associate role focused on learning client servicing skills with Professional Service Firms (PSF) clients or apply for a Strategic Recruiting role which is related to researching and identifying knowledge gaps in our internal network to then target the recruitment of external experts.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary plus quarterly commission programme and comprehensive benefits (including medical and dental, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, family support, maternity, fertility, adoption and parenting support, EAP, LinkedIn Learning and others)
• Global tuition reimbursement to support GLGers who want to continue their professional education
• A great team atmosphere in a central location with roof terrace, snacks and beverages, socials and off site activities
• Company laptop and IT equipment for home office if needed
• An opportunity to contribute to GLG's Social Impact Partners Programme
• NIE and Social Security numbers obtention support if needed

About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group

GLG is the world's insight network. Our clients rely on GLG's global team to connect with powerful insight across fields from our network of approximately 1 million experts (and the hundreds of new experts we recruit every day).

We serve thousands of the world's best businesses, from Fortune 500 corporations to leading technology companies to professional services firms and financial institutions. We connect our clients to the world's largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, including executives, scientists, academics, former public-sector leaders, and the foremost subject matter specialists.

GLG's industry-leading compliance framework allows clients to learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent way, consistent with their own internal compliance obligations and the highest professional ethical standards. Our compliance standards are a major competitive differentiator and key component of the company's culture.

To learn more, visit www.GLGinsights.com.

Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. ("GLG") is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.