Associate Director

michael page (personnel) pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Training and professional development

Regional and global connectivity

Portfolio ownership

Job summary

Michael Page Singapore seeks an experienced recruitment professional to join as an Associate Director. This individual contributor role combines business development, strategic account management and hands-on recruitment delivery.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, manage complex hiring assignments and develop your client portfolio, supported by an established global recruitment business.

Qualifications

• Proven track record independently managing end-to-end recruitment assignments.
• Experience developing new business and growing client accounts.
• Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and provide consultative advice.
• Experience preparing client proposals and negotiating recruitment terms.
• Strong sourcing, assessment and candidate engagement skills.
• Commercial judgement in evaluating opportunities and portfolio development.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple assignments and work independently.
• Commitment to fair hiring, confidentiality and service quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with clients including senior decision-makers.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand existing accounts.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from briefings to placement.
• Deliver senior and complex recruitment assignments with strategic guidance.
• Lead client presentations, proposals and negotiate terms.
• Build and maintain candidate networks through research and referrals.
• Provide market insights on remuneration and hiring trends.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and locations.
• Represent Michael Page at industry events.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records in compliance with policies.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Business development

Senior stakeholder relationships

Client proposals & negotiation

Sourcing & assessment

Commercial judgement

Communication & negotiation

Independent work

Integrity & confidentiality

Job description

Job Summary / Introduction

Build strategic client partnerships and manage recruitment assignments as a senior individual contributor.

Develop your recruitment portfolio with the support of Michael Page’s global network, training and career development opportunities.

Details About the Client

Michael Page Singapore is seeking an experienced recruitment professional to join as an Associate Director. This individual contributor role combines business development, strategic account management and hands‑on recruitment delivery. You will partner with senior stakeholders, manage complex hiring assignments and develop your client portfolio, supported by an established global recruitment business.

About Us

Michael Page is a global professional recruitment business connecting organisations with talent across a broad range of industries and functions.

Our Singapore business brings together specialist recruitment expertise, established client relationships and an international network. We offer the resources, training and collaborative environment to help experienced recruiters deepen their expertise and develop their careers.

Role Description

Reporting to a Director, you will take ownership of a recruitment portfolio, combining client development with the delivery of recruitment assignments.

As an Associate Director at Michael Page, you will:

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with existing and prospective clients, including senior decision‑makers.
• Identify new business opportunities, expand existing accounts and contribute to the development of new recruitment specialisms.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including client briefings, candidate sourcing and assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation and placement follow‑up.
• Deliver senior and complex recruitment assignments, advising clients on search strategy, talent availability and hiring requirements.
• Lead client presentations and prepare recruitment proposals, negotiating service agreements, fees and assignment terms within company guidelines.
• Build and maintain candidate networks through research, direct sourcing, referrals and professional networking.
• Provide informed advice to clients and candidates on market conditions, remuneration and recruitment processes.
• Develop and implement a business plan for your portfolio in consultation with your Director.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and locations on client opportunities, referrals and recruitment delivery.
• Share recruitment expertise and market insights with colleagues to support service quality and professional development.
• Represent Michael Page at relevant industry events and networking activities.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and handle candidate and client information in accordance with applicable requirements and company policies.
• Apply fair recruitment practices and uphold professional and ethical standards throughout the recruitment process.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an experienced recruitment professional who can demonstrate:

• A track record of independently managing end-to-end recruitment assignments, including senior or complex appointments.
• Experience developing new business and growing established client accounts within a recruitment environment.
• The ability to build credible relationships with senior stakeholders and provide consultative recruitment advice.
• Experience preparing client proposals and negotiating recruitment fees, service agreements and assignment terms.
• Strong candidate sourcing, assessment and engagement skills.
• Commercial judgement, including the ability to evaluate opportunities and develop a recruitment portfolio.
• Clear communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage expectations and resolve recruitment challenges.
• The ability to prioritise multiple assignments and work independently while collaborating with colleagues.
• A commitment to fair hiring, confidentiality, service quality and professional integrity.

What We Offer

• Career Development: A structured career framework with opportunities to deepen your expertise and take on broader responsibilities.
• Training and Support: Access to recruitment, commercial and professional development programmes.
• Regional and Global Connectivity: Opportunities to collaborate across markets and access international referral networks and market insights.
• Ownership of Your Portfolio: Scope to develop client relationships and shape your approach to business development and recruitment delivery, supported by established systems and resources.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Michael Page is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and assess applicants on their skills, experience and ability to fulfill the role.

If you require adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know so we can discuss your needs.

Contact : Junie Lim (Lic No: R1770586/ EA no:18S9099)

Phone number : [phone]

Michael Page (Personnel) Pte Ltd | Registration No.201736642C