Associate Manager

Job Summary / Introduction

Strengthen your recruitment career through trusted client partnerships and hands-on delivery, while mentoring consultants and building your leadership capability.

Earn credibility with clear communication, expand your network with a customer-first approach, and create impact through shared learning at Michael Page.

Details About the Client

Michael Page Singapore is looking for an experienced recruitment professional to join as an Associate Manager. In this role, you will take ownership of a client and candidate portfolio and have opportunities to mentor consultants. You will also develop new business, strengthen key accounts, and deliver recruitment assignments while enhancing your leadership skills.

About Us

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

In Singapore, our business combines specialist recruitment expertise, long-standing client relationships, and access to an international network. We offer resources, training, and a collaborative environment to help experienced recruiters deepen their expertise and advance their careers.

Role Description

Reporting to a Manager or Associate Director, you will manage your recruitment portfolio, build client relationships, and support colleagues through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

As an Associate Manager at Michael Page, you will:

• Develop new business through prospective client engagement, referrals, market research and professional networking.
• Build and grow key client accounts by understanding their businesses, hiring priorities and longer-term talent needs.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from client briefings and candidate sourcing to interviews, offer negotiation and placement follow-up.
• Interview and assess candidates against job-related requirements, providing guidance throughout the recruitment process.
• Conduct market mapping to identify prospective clients, relevant decision-makers and candidate talent pools.
• Advise clients and candidates on recruitment strategies, talent availability, remuneration and market conditions.
• Prepare recruitment proposals and negotiate fees, service agreements and assignment terms within company guidelines.
• Recommend appropriate recruitment advertising and talent attraction solutions based on client needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and offices to share candidates, develop referrals and identify opportunities to support clients across different hiring needs.
• Mentor consultants through practical guidance, knowledge sharing and support with recruitment assignments.
• Support the identification and onboarding of new consultants in collaboration with your manager.
• Contribute to recruitment quality reviews and share recommendations to improve client and candidate service.
• Organise or participate in client and candidate events, networking activities and relevant business initiatives.
• Continually develop your market expertise and contribute to a culture of shared learning.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and handle client and candidate information in accordance with applicable requirements and company policies.
• Uphold fair recruitment practices, professional integrity and respectful working relationships.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking an experienced recruitment professional who can demonstrate:

• Experience independently managing a recruitment portfolio and delivering end-to-end recruitment assignments.
• A proven track record in developing new business, growing client accounts and building lasting professional relationships.
• Strong candidate sourcing, interviewing and assessment capabilities.
• The ability to understand client requirements and provide practical, consultative recruitment advice.
• Experience preparing proposals and negotiating recruitment fees and commercial terms.
• The ability to guide colleagues, share expertise and contribute to their development.
• Clear and respectful communication, with strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound research skills and attention to detail when managing candidate information, client requirements and recruitment documentation.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple assignments and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook, and the ability to use recruitment databases and related systems effectively.
• A customer-focused approach, professional integrity and a commitment to fair hiring and continuous learning.

What We Offer

• Career Development: A structured career framework with opportunities to deepen your recruitment expertise and progress towards team management.
• Training and Support: Access to recruitment, commercial and leadership development programmes, alongside guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Regional and Global Connectivity: Opportunities to collaborate across markets and access international referral networks and market insights.
• Ownership and Leadership Exposure: Responsibility for your own recruitment portfolio, with opportunities to mentor consultants and contribute to wider business initiatives.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Michael Page is dedicated to fair and inclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and evaluate applicants based on their skills, experience and ability to fulfil the role.

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

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

Phone number : +65 6416 9864

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