Leadership Development Associate

Systems Research Inc. (SRI); Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Research Inc. (SRI) in Schaumburg, Illinois, invites recent graduates and professionals with up to three years of experience to join its Leadership Development Program as Leadership Development Associate.

You will learn recruiting and business development, build a track record of success, and advance into team leadership roles with a clear path from contributor to leader. Ideal candidates are motivated, coachable, goal-oriented, and eager to develop leadership skills through hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; up to 3 years of professional experience considered
• Motivated, coachable, and goal-oriented
• Interest in leadership and management responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit top talent for client organizations.
• Conduct candidate interviews and evaluations.
• Build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Develop new business opportunities.
• Manage recruiting and business development activities.
• Support client hiring initiatives across multiple industries.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve company objectives.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Professional networking

Account management

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Build Your Career. Develop Leadership Skills. Earn Your Future.

Are you motivated to lead, grow, and make an impact?

Systems Research Inc. (SRI) is seeking ambitious, high-potential individuals to join our Leadership Development Program. This role is designed for recent graduates and professionals with up to three years of experience who want more than just a job. We are looking for future leaders.

At SRI, leadership is earned through performance, commitment, and mastery of the business. As a Leadership Development Associate, you will first learn our proven recruiting and business development process, build a track record of success, and then advance into a team leadership and management role.

If you are competitive, coachable, and driven to succeed, this opportunity can provide a clear path from contributor to leader.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

Most companies ask you to lead before teaching you how to succeed.

At SRI, we believe great leaders first learn the business, master the fundamentals, and develop credibility through results.

You will receive:

• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Hands-on experience in recruiting, sales, and business development
• Exposure to executives and decision-makers across multiple industries
• Direct coaching from company leadership
• A clearly defined advancement path
• Performance-based compensation with uncapped earning potential
• Opportunities to develop leadership, coaching, and team-building skills

Phase 1: Learn the Business

Develop expertise in:

• Talent acquisition
• Client relationship management
• Negotiation and influence
• Professional networking
• Account management

Phase 2: Master the Role

Build a track record of success by:

• Developing client relationships
• Generating new business opportunities
• Delivering talent solutions to clients
• Achieving performance goals

As you demonstrate consistent success, you will begin:

• Mentoring and training newer team members
• Leading projects and initiatives
• Assisting with recruiting strategy
• Participating in management and leadership development activities
• Preparing for future leadership opportunities within SRI

What You'll Do

• Identify and recruit top talent for client organizations
• Conduct candidate interviews and evaluations
• Build relationships with candidates and hiring managers
• Develop new business opportunities
• Manage recruiting and business development activities
• Support client hiring initiatives across multiple industries
• Collaborate with team members to achieve company objectives

Who We Are Looking For

We're interested in potential, attitude, and ambition more than years of experience.

Successful candidates are:

• Motivated to become leaders
• Competitive and goal-oriented
• Highly coachable
• Self-motivated and accountable
• Resilient and persistent
• Comfortable building relationships and networking
• Driven by personal and professional growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 0 to 3 years of professional experience
• Internship, leadership, sales, athletics, customer service, or campus leadership experience is a plus
• Desire to pursue future leadership and management responsibilities

About SRI

Systems Research Inc. (SRI) is a nationally recognized executive search and staffing firm headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois. For decades, we have helped leading organizations identify and hire exceptional talent across engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, technology, life sciences, and other specialized industries.

Our success is built on developing talented people who are committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering results.

Ready to Lead?

If you're looking for a career that offers professional development, financial opportunity, mentorship, and a pathway into leadership, we want to hear from you.

Join SRI's Leadership Development Program and begin building the skills, experience, and confidence to become a future leader within our organization.