Onboarding Associate - Interim Executive Practice

Overview

Location:

Nashville, TN - Onsite

About Blu Wave:
Blu Wave is the Business Builders’ Network for Private Equity-grade service provider needs. Our invitation-only ecosystem comprises best-in-class specialized consultancies, senior advisors and board members, independent consultants, and interim executives. By blending AI, technology, and data with concierge-like consultative support, Blu Wave expertly connects businesses with proven providers for due diligence, value creation, and prep for sale initiatives. Our innovative platform ensures that our clients have access to the resources they need to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

Brief

Job Description:


As an Onboarding Associate, you will play a crucial role within Blu Wave’s market-leading Interim Executive Practice by supporting the growth and maintenance of Blu Wave’s network of Private Equity-grade interim executives and independent consultants. This role involves conducting bespoke market research to identify world-class independent consultants and interim executive candidates and facilitating Blu Wave’s Onboarding Process to bring them into Blu Wave’s network.

This role provides a unique opportunity to interface and build relationships with proven business executives on a daily basis as well as the opportunity to support real-time Client needs.

• Conduct targeted research to identify world-class independent consultants and interim executives leveraging Blu Wave’s proprietary tools and data sets as well as publicly available resources.
• Coordinate and conduct Onboarding Calls with independent consultants and interim executives to convey business model, onboarding requirements, and to calibrate project preferences.
• Coordinate, run, and process references for independent consultants and interim executives.
• Route and secure execution of necessary Agreements between Blu Wave and independent consultants and interim executives.
• Create and maintain relationships with independent consultants and interim executives within the Blu Wave network.
• Attend Scoping Calls with Clients and perform targeted research to identify independent consultants and interim executive candidates to support Client projects / needs.
• Create and maintain profiles and data for independent consultants and interim executives within the Blu Wave network.
• Support special projects pertaining to Blu Wave’s independent consultant and interim executive network as directed by Practice Leadership.

• Professional Communication:
  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Research and Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong research capabilities and analytical problem-solving.
• Process Orientation & Attention to Detail:
  Disciplined process orientation with meticulous attention to detail.
• Time Management and Organization:
  Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Adaptability and Teamwork:
  Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and a strong sense of teamwork.
• Curiosity:
  Natural curiosity and an eagerness to learn.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Linked In, , and LLM-based applications (similar to ChatGPT).

• 4-year undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university
• 1-3 years of professional work experience in a recruiting, business development, or sales role (preference for recruiting; preference for postgraduate degree if 0 years of professional work experience)
• We prefer that you live here in Nashville currently, but we're open to talking if you're interested in relocating here
• We are looking to hire ASAP, so candidates should have already graduated

Blu Wave offers a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering market network that is reshaping how proactive businesses connect with top-tier service providers. We provide a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a competitive benefits package. If you're passionate about contributing to the success of businesses and service providers alike, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications…