Slayton Careers

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At Slayton, we help people discover possibilities – not limitations. That philosophy extends from the way we deliver executive search to the career opportunities we offer our own people. Headquartered in the heart of Chicago, we’ve built a radically different environment to serve the partners and team members who spend their time here each day.

 

Walk in the door to a stunning office, collaborative spaces, a fully-stocked kitchen and café, and world-class skyline views. But we’re more than just a beautiful office. At Slayton, you’ll find a dynamic and engaging culture and an entrepreneurial, supportive team. We’re driven by the opportunity to change lives and impact the way businesses work. We’re committed to deep professional development and encourage our people to become thought leaders within our industry. With unlimited career potential, Slayton Search Partners is where leaders come to thrive.

 

Roles at Slayton

Talented people are always welcome here. If you’re a dynamic, committed, and agile leader interested in joining our stellar team, take a look at our open positions below.

Executive Vice President

 

In an ongoing effort to build their presence in the marketplace, Executive Vice Presidents are responsible for identifying, attracting, and retaining client relationships while successfully executing search engagements. In this role, you’ll help Slayton Search Partners achieve success as the “go-to” search partner in the market.

Senior Vice President

 

Our Senior Vice Presidents successfully execute searches and build strong relationships with candidates independently. In this role, you’ll expand on the knowledge you’ve gained in earlier roles while broadening new business development activities. This role serves as a pivotal platform for growth and development before becoming a self-sufficient Executive Vice President.

Principal

 

This critical position builds upon the previously learned search skills and is part of the multi-year developmental program leading to an Executive Vice President role in the firm. In this role, you’ll be working alongside an Executive Vice President and will be responsible for full search execution including research management, candidate development, interviewing/assessment, candidate management, and client management. As soon as progress dictates, this role is intended to evolve into full client management and revenue generation (a must for advancement to Executive Vice President).

Associate

 

Our Associates work alongside Executive Vice Presidents and play a crucial role in the execution of a successful search. Starting from the initial engagement kick off meeting, research strategy, and the development of qualified candidates, Associates will demonstrate knowledge of the core industries in which the firm conducts consulting assignments.

Research Associate

 

Research Associates are responsible for developing comprehensive research strategies in support of identifying prospects, assessing executive competencies, and presenting in-depth overviews of companies or industries. You’ll be required to demonstrate creativity, tenacity, inquisitiveness, and diligence in this role.