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Russell Reynolds Associates

Help influence and shape the next generation of leadership in the Industrial  sector  by joining a market leading leadership advisory and executive search firm.  Russell Reynolds help clients meet today’s challenges and anticipate the digital, economic and political trends that are reshaping the global business environment.  We are globally recognized as a leading provider of leadership advisory, executive search, assessment and development, and we make a material impact in improving the way the world is led.

The Opportunity
Helping to build our global Industrial Practice at RRA.  We work  with Global  clients in the Industrial  sector  across Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals, Automotive, Capital & Electrical, Energy and Industrial Services. Clients range from global corporates, PE backed and Family owned businesses.  We need a Consultant who enjoys working in the Industrial  sector who can advise clients on their leadership challenges.

The Role
We are looking for a Consultant to join our market leading Industrial   team in Germany. The practice advises leaders and boards across the Industrial  ecosystem. RRA is retained by clients to lead confidential and high profile global searches across this space.  The Consultant will be involved in winning business and managing projects through to completion.   Over time, and as your executive search expertise and client relationships develop, successful performers are promoted to our Executive Director and Managing Director levels.  The role involves frequent collaboration with local and global colleagues within the Practice thus contributing to the wider growth and development of the practice.  We have a well developed new consultant program, with plenty of development and support as you make the transition.

Candidate
The successful candidate will typically have 8-12 years work experience before joining us with relevant experience managing clients and leading relationships with C-suite executives.

• Candidates may come from a number of backgrounds including strategy consulting, management consulting, executive search, recruitment, talent management, or a broader Industrial   industry role.
• Many of those we hire into Russell Reynolds Associates come from outside of the Executive Search industry and we have many successful consultants who have made the transition from Management and Strategy Consultancy and Industry roles into search.
• Will have an interest and some exposure to the Industrial sector.  
• Degree preferred.
• Will have held senior functional or project management roles and had responsibility for the successful delivery of projects/initiatives involving tight timelines, diverse stakeholders, and stretch objectives.
• Show universal success in driving complex processes, delivering compelling solutions, and growing deep relationships
• Entrepreneurial drive and intellectual agility are key traits as well as the confidence to work on a global basis with CEOs, Board Chairs and other senior leaders.
• Interpersonal skills are very important, particularly the ability to impact senior individuals positively and, over time, build strong relationships at the Board level.
• Excellent listening and presentation skills are crucial.

Company Background
Russell Reynolds Associates is a global leadership advisory and search firm. Our 600+ consultants in 47 offices work with public, private and nonprofit organizations across all industries and regions. We help our clients build teams of transformational leaders.  From helping boards with their structure, culture and effectiveness to identifying, assessing and defining the best leadership for organizations, our teams bring their decades of expertise to help clients address their most complex leadership issues. We exist to improve the way the world is led. Our success over the past five decades is attributable to the outstanding quality of our people, and a culture and business strategy focused on excellence in client service.

How to apply
For a confidential discussion and to learn more about a career in executive search and leadership advisory , please send a CV with a supporting statement, briefly highlighting your experience to hiring@russellreynolds.com

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