Managing Partner

Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings. 

Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime.

• Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees)

• An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007!

Description: 

The Managing Partner is a strategic business thinker and team builder.  Someone who is highly competitive with a servant leader’s heart.  Leading through individual production, the Managing Partner is the beacon of success by identifying market trends, attracting and retaining top performing talent, developing high performing teams, coaching, counseling and teaching.  The Managing Partner embodies the core tenets of Vaco. As Managing Partner, you will:

• Ensure a realistic positive P&L, cash flow statement and balance sheet based on the needs of the organization and individual location for both short term and long term viability.
• Set example for all in the office with pace and intensity of personal production
• Sell and promote all Vaco lines of business by attracting new clients and consultants as well as building on-going relationship to maintain base.
• Attract, develop and train; retain and motivate sales and recruiting talent
• Work with producers set realistic expectations, coaching and motivating talent to set producers up for success.
• Identify line of business leadership; giving individuals the tools and support to lead their teams
• Foster brand identify in local markets through social media, events and public relations congruent with Vaco global marketing
• Contribute to Vaco global by promoting cross location and functional sharing of Vaco best practices
• Develop succession for key leadership roles including but not limited to Anchor Partner and Line of Business leaders
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Desired Competencies and Skills:

• Business Insight – Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. 
• Demonstrates Awareness – Practices personal reflection and uses feedback from others, creating an awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses or shortcomings
• Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers written and verbal communication that conveys clear understanding of different audiences and their levels of comprehension. Active listener to ensure clear understanding
• Drives Vision & Purpose – Influences others to engage with the organization’s mission and values
• Growth Mindset – Embraces challenges, seeks out inspiration in others, and open to continuously improving and developing skills and business knowledge
• Manages Conflict Courageously – Resolves conflicts in a proactive, healthy and productive manner using active listening and consideration of different perspectives

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience with a staffing and/or consulting company, including contract placement sales experience with progressive supervision and fiduciary responsibility required
• Bachelors degree required; preferred degree in business/accounting/finance/audit/IT or MBA; CPA designation preferred
• Repeat recognition as a top performer

Travel Requirements:

• 10% travel (e.g. 10% travel to differing locations, 90% of the time working from an office)

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

Frequent: Sitting, walking, eye/hand/foot coordination and repetitive motion.

Occasional: Standing and bending.

Infrequent: Lifting up to 10 pounds.