Onboarding Associate - Interim Executive Practice

Location: Nashville, TN - Onsite

About BluWave:

BluWave 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, BluWave 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 in within BluWave's market-leading Interim Executive Practice by supporting the growth and maintenance of BluWave's network of Private Equity grade interim executives and independent consultants. This role will involve conducting bespoke market research to identify world-class independent consultants and interim executive candidates and facilitating BluWave's Onboarding Process to bring them into BluWave'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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct targeted research to identify world-class independent consultants and interim executives leveraging BluWave'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 BluWave and independent consultants and interim executives.

• Create and maintain relationships with independent consultants and interim executives within the BluWave 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 BluWave network.

• Support special projects pertaining to BluWave's independent consultant and interim executive network as directed by Practice Leadership.

Key Skills & Characteristics Required:

• 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, LinkedIn, Salesforce.com, and LLM-based applications (similar to ChatGPT).

Basic Qualifications:

• 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

Why Join BluWave?

BluWave 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.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications for the Onboarding Associate position.

Additional information

The BluWave Values

We place great importance on adding team members that align with our company values. We live and breathe these every day, and we are looking for someone to join the team who appreciates the importance of company values and culture as much as we do.

• Team: We're a "we" not "me" people

• Integrity: We bring value with integrity

• Grow: We are always growing our business and our selves

• Win: Winning for our clients

BluWave is a top tier destination for differentiated individuals to grow their long-term careers.  We are building the best intelligent B2B marketplace in the world.

BluWave encourages anyone to apply to join our team. BluWave is an inclusive workplace that considers all applicants regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or identification, background, disability or status.

Future Opportunities for Growth:

As BluWave grows, numerous opportunities for additional responsibilities and advancement will present themselves to talented, ambitious, team-oriented individuals who have proven themselves in this role.

BluWave, LP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

Full time: in-office Monday-Thursday; option to work remotely on Fridays