Associate Recruiter

Position Overview

KM Partners is an entrepreneurial National Retained Executive Search and Professional Recruitment Firm specializing in impact-investing and related businesses. With over 40% year-over-year revenue growth since 2016 and a 97%+ close rate on retained searches, our fun, supportive, and results-driven culture supports long-term career growth. We are seeking motivated Executive Search and Professional Recruitment Professionals who are passionate about placing high-caliber candidates across organizations, ranging from start-ups to established national industry leaders.

This role offers a performance-based growth opportunity on a dynamic, collaborative team with zero corporate bureaucracy. You will work side by side with mentorship-style leadership to source, evaluate, and place quality professionals at senior levels while aligning with your core values and adding strategic value to our client partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, source, identify, and cold-call high-quality, industry-specific professionals throughout the United States.
• Conduct pre-screen phone calls and video interviews with qualified candidates and compile comprehensive candidate profiles.
• Perform professional reference checks and submit detailed summaries to clients.
• Match candidates to client profiles by assessing technical, interpersonal, experiential, and intangible factors.
• Utilize feedback to enhance customer relationships, add value, and improve the client experience.
• Utilize recruiting tools such as LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, ATS/CRM systems, and internal templates.
• Actively expand your professional network through continuous LinkedIn engagement.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in marketing, customer service, or sales is preferred.
• Maturity and passion for recruiting career professionals – you love “the hunt”.
• A self-starter with a positive attitude and exceptional people skills.
• Proficiency in Outlook, LinkedIn, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and ATS/CRM software.
• Comfortable communicating with senior, mid, and junior level executives.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer service aptitude, and phone etiquette.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is highly preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• 401K with a 3 ½% company match
• Full healthcare and dental insurance
• Cell phone, internet, and home office reimbursements for hybrid work schedules
• Paid parking
• Fun & rewarding team-building events, weekly team lunches, industry conference attendance, and a flexible, Personally Responsible PTO policy