OverviewIn this Associate role within the Italian Industrial Practice, you support senior leadership searches across sectors, helping to build diverse candidate slates and contribute to a global, cross-functional team.
You will combine project management, research, assessment, sourcing, and relationship-building to deliver high-value outcomes for clients.
The role offers exposure to C-level executives and board-level conversations, with focus on industry specialization and local-market development.
This is a hands-on, collaborative position with a clear path to deeper candidate-market expertise and leadership within the team.
Retribuzione / Benefitsbase compensation 40,******,000 per year
annual discretionary premio program
ResponsabilitàContribute to the start-up phase of searches by aiding in position specs, search strategy, and target company lists
Gather industry and target company information; identify prospects and discuss opportunities with executives
Validate candidates through reference and source checks
Partner with Consultants to present a slate of qualified candidates and support on-market insights
Prepare position specs, candidate presentations, and assessment reports aligned with the firm's methodology




Maintain clear communication within the team and with executives about search progress and developments
Organize client progress reports/meetings and provide informed perspectives on candidate fit
Monitor industry developments and keep the team updated on marketplace changes
Contribute to expanding the candidate pool and maintain up-to-date assignment and company data in the firm database
Support business development efforts and internal practice initiatives
Requisiti fondamentali3+ years of progressive experience in executive search, recruiting, or related consulting environment
Domain expertise in an industry or functional area is a plus
Strong project management and client-service orientation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Undergraduate degree required; postgraduate degree a plus
Fluent in Italian and English; international experience is a plus
Willingness to work across geographies and build deep candidate pool knowledge
Problem solving
Intellectual curiosity
Attention to detail
Project management
Research and sourcing
Candidate assessment and validation

📌 Associate, Industrial Practice (Bardi)
🏢 Spencer Stuart
📍 Bardi