Job Description
About Us:
- At Assembly, we are redefining executive search for the software and technology sector. With a focus on C-level, VP, Board, and Partner placements, we specialize in building leadership teams for growth equity–backed companies across over a dozen countries, our functional expertise spans the full C-suite—Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Product, Finance, Technology, and HR—as well as Board and Operating Partner placements, giving us a proven track record of helping high-growth businesses and PE firms scale with confidence.
- What sets Assembly apart is a model built on rigor, reach, and measurable results. Each recruiter is capped at six searches, ensuring focus and depth. The outcome: industry leading days to close, and strong candidate NPS, client NPS, and employee ENPS scores. We are proud to be the trusted partner behind some of the most influential growth stories in software—and a place where high-performing professionals thrive, grow, and make lasting impact.
The Opportunity:
- This is a highly consultative, client-facing career path where you’ll develop deep expertise in executive talent, software, and private equity. For the right candidate, this role offers rapid advancement opportunities in a growing firm.
Associate Responsibilities:
- Partner with Leadership Team and Partners to support and execute high-priority executive searches
- Conduct rigorous market research and build candidate pipelines, utilizing internal and external databases
- Assist with the development of search strategy, identify and attract candidates, and create client deliverables
- Manage multiple client engagements and research processes at once
- Identify creative solutions to search assignments
- Contact and conduct thorough interviews with prospective executive candidates
- Consistently and proactively communicate and collaborate as a consultative partner to recruiters and clients, contributing insights and recommendations throughout the search process
Associate Qualifications:
- Executive Search / Recruiting – Prior experience in executive search, recruiting, or sourcing is strongly preferred
- Consulting, Sales, or Professional Services – Candidates with highly consultative, client-facing experience in management consulting, professional services, or B2B sales are also encouraged to apply
- Bachelor’s degree required, with 2–4 years of relevant professional experience
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Highly organized
- Track record of exceeding expectations and returning strong results both personally and academically/professionally
- Demonstrated track record of exceeding expectations and delivering results
Benefits:
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Company 401(k) match
- Health and dental insurance
- Team social and volunteering events
Location: Austin (Hybrid) or Dallas (Remote)
- Our team is headquartered in Austin, TX, and this role follows a hybrid schedule with three in-office days each week. For candidates located in the Dallas area, we’re open to a fully remote role.
Job Tags
Work at office, Remote work, 3 days per week,