Council Manager – Hardware and Semiconductors

Council Manager – Hardware and Semiconductors

Introduction: The GLG Councils (www.glgcouncils.com) are global networks of executives, physicians, scientists, engineers, attorneys, and other professionals who deliver expertise and decision-making assistance to business, government and investment leaders from around the world. The Council Manager – Hardware and Semiconductors will lead a global team of professionals accountable for the recruitment, management and marketing of Gerson Lehrman Group’s Hardware and Semi’s Council. Council development in Hardware includes population development and management in four core areas: Hardware OEM’s, Consumer Electronics, Fab and Fabless Semiconductor firms and EMS firms.

Specific Responsibilities Include:
Recruit new Council Members into the Gerson Lehrman Group Hardware & Semi’s Council:
Interact with GLG Research Managers to gauge customer needs.
Identify experts with pertinent insights for Gerson Lehrman Group’s clients in the hardware industry.
Develop personal relationships with key industry executives, influencers and thought leaders, while engaging them in productive research activities. (www.glgcouncils.com/memberprograms)
Develop the GLG Councils through telephone, email and marketing campaigns.
Manage partnerships with global associations and market research firms.
Manage and organize the global membership of the Hardware & Semiconductor Council, using Gerson Lehrman Group’s proprietary technology:
Maintain a deep understanding of the Hardware industry to leverage the GLG Councils effectively
Apply knowledge of the Hardware & Semi industries, emerging trends and client activity, identify strategic population needs for clients
Educate internal staff about trends in the hardware and semiconductor industries
Work closely with Council Management teams in Gurgaon, India and Shanghai, China and Research Management teams in Asia (Hong Kong), Europe (London) and North America (Boston, New York, San Francisco) to facilitate ongoing development and effective deployment of the Hardware and Semis Council.
Contribute to the development and continued evolution of GLG’s Hardware & Semiconductor Council’s interactive product portfolio, including:
Regular small-group meetings between GLG clients and Council Members
Education Seminars (www.glginstitute.com)
Domestic and international research trips to relevant regions
Proprietary Surveys
GLG News (www.glgnews.com)
Phone Consultations
REQUIREMENTS
Educational and Professional:
Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.3 or higher from a top tier school
3-5 years of successful experience in the Hardware, Semiconductor or Consumer Electronics industry
Demonstrated mature understanding of business issues facing companies and employees related to Hardware & Semiconductors
Experience with or knowledge of the financial services and/or financial research industry

Favored applicants will have:
Passion for the Hardware & Semi industry and technology
Demonstrated ability to create and develop working relationships with senior professionals in the field
Demonstrated superior organizational skills and entrepreneurial drive to create a business opportunity
Knowledge of a foreign language
Proven ability to work in a rigorous, fast-moving work environment

We seek bright, positive and flexible people who also:
Act with the highest integrity and professionalism in all their endeavors
Utilize superior analytical and problem-solving skills
Think creatively and focus on opportunities for growth, and can lead others to do the same
Express a strong desire to work in a team
Respond effectively to management direction and clients’ needs
Demonstrate the ability and initiative to handle increasing responsibility over time

Evaluation, Compensation and Benefits: Following is an initial estimate of compensation and benefits for this position. The final compensation structure depends on many factors and these numbers are subject to change.

Salary: Competitive base salary plus year-end performance-based discretionary bonus

Healthcare: United Health plan and Metlife Dental Insurance

Vacation: 15 days per year plus NYSE holidays

Notes: Gerson Lehrman Group does not allow employees to trade stocks or any other security that may present a conflict of interest or appearance of conflict of interest. GLG also requires that all employees sign a non-compete agreement with our firm. We conduct background checks on all prospective new hires.

Overview and Context of Gerson Lehrman Group: Gerson Lehrman Group (www.glgroup.com) is a New York-based research firm that provides a platform for independent, primary research to leading investment managers in the U.S. and Europe. Our offices are in New York, Austin, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Washington, DC, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong and London. Our research platform is based on direct access to over 175,000 individuals in an association called The GLG Councils (www.glgcouncils.com). Council members are physicians, scientists, engineers, business managers, who act as paid consultants to our firm and for our clients.

Follow up: Please email a resume and cover letter to:

Deb Barker
Human Resources
850 Third Avenue, Ninth Floor
New York, NY 10022
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