Careers

Ferrazzi Greenlight strengthens relationships by design. Our consulting and professional development staff work together to bridge and strengthen our clients’ relationships with customers, strategic partners, and employees. We are passionate about helping our clients succeed on every level.

Unlike many consulting and professional development firms, we operate on the assumption that business is personal; the quality of relationships defines success. We seek talented, informed professionals who embrace our commitment to accountability, transparency, intimacy, and generosity as the cornerstones of professional and personal success.

We celebrate diversity of thought, action, and practice, and encourage the courageous exchange of open and honest feedback and criticism. We have high standards and expectations, and are committed to constant personal and professional development among our staff. At the same time, our team is focused and accountable for the profitability, growth, and success of the firm.

Open Positions

We have 3 open positions:

Big Task Foundation - Program Director
Business Development and Practice Associate/Manager - High Impact Teams
Practice Leader - High Impact Teams
Consulting Manager

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Big Task Foundation - Program Director (LA)

Description

Perform as the Program Director of the Big Task Foundation 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, focused on creating a Collaborative Action Community (CAC) of Thought Leaders and Executives. The mission of the CAC is to “Define, Develop, and Teach the new way of collaborative action for solving the world’s biggest problems together."

Oversee and execute the initial strategic positioning of the CA Community. Specific Deliverables include: management of CA Community content, research agendas, relationship development with academics and c-suite executives. Ability to manage and develop new relationships with the professional and academic communities is key. Candidates must be driven, self-motivated, and flexible. Developing and executing in a constantly evolving, entrepreneurial culture is essential to success.

Candidates MUST BE interested in applied research in the spaces of relational capital, social capital, social sciences, psychology, sociology, social networking, team dynamics, leadership development, and influence. An understanding in the areas of collaboration and intellectual property are KEY. MUST be well versed in communicating with experienced senior level icons and premiere academics. 4-5 years work experience required (program management or project planning space preferred). MBA preferred.

Individuals looking for typical 40-hour week are discouraged to apply.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities

Plan, execute and successfully deliver projects
>Layout initial direction and business plan of the non-profit foundation
>Manage and forge new relationships with C-Suite executives and Thought Leading academics
>Develop project plans, resource plans and project estimates in collaboration with multiple functions and teams
>Ensure that milestones are achieved on-time and on-budget and in scope by dealing with or escalating issues with sufficient time for course correction
>Proactively communicates with stakeholders of the foundation

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred
4-5 years experience in a progressive career path as a Project Manager, Program Manager, or Product Manager in non-profit or similar field
Proven experience in working in managing multiple projects
Experience in: program management, issue reporting and resolution, executive status reporting, project management tools, and cross-functional team leadership
Possess process and strategic thinking skills
Self-starter that can drive complex projects with minimal direction and comfortable with ambiguity
Strong communication, decision making and relationship-building skills are required
Strong planning, scheduling, and organization skills
Work effectively in a team environment
Strong quantitative and analytical reasoning skills
Must be flexible and self motivated
Interest in Research and Thought Leadership
Experience building/creating processes and methodology a plus

How to Apply:

Please email your resume to jobs@ferrazzigreenlight.com with the heading "Program Director 847" in the subject line.

Pay is $70K-$90K DOE, plus bonus, plus benefits.

Business Development and Practice Associate/Manager - High Impact Teams (NYC or LA)

Description

Small, fast-paced training and consulting company seeks a business and IP development associate/ manager for its High Impact Teams Practice.
This individual will work closely with the company CEO and best-selling author, Keith Ferrazzi, to deliver workshops, document intellectual property (IP), and help develop/ close new business.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Leverage Ferrazzi Greenlight frameworks to develop and execute programs to meet clients needs and goals
- Drive follow-through on business development conversations to conclusion (including writing/project managing contract execution)
- Perform market research and strategic analysis on team performance/ effectiveness issues – and share insights with Keith to further develop FG approach
- Translate research, analysis, and client solutions into highly effective sales materials, presentations, and documentation
- Develop and present client deliverables and Ferrazzi Greenlight IP
- Help identify and create client up-sell and business development opportunities
- Assist in the creation of thought leadership and new consulting product offerings
Based on prior work experience, this individual also will manage day-to-day and senior client relationships to support the growth of the business and Ferrazzi Greenlight overall.
Location: Los Angeles, CA (or New York City, NY for a self-starting individual who is comfortable working virtually)

Requirements

Extensive familiarity and experience with strategic and organizational consulting
Creative business mind with strong marketing skill-set and interest in organizations/ leadership development
Superior analytical skills and structured thinking
Strong written and oral communication skills
Acute attention to detail
Desire and ability to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
Highly team-oriented & flexible
Motivated and diligent self starter who can interact successfully with all levels of management
Ability to identify and help contain and champion resolution of client issues
Ability to distill direction and mobilize in a quickly moving environment with multiple competing priorities
Robust presentation skills, Deck writing
Project management or account management experience
People management experience (desired)

Education & Training

MBA Degree (or commensurate experience)
1-3 years experience at premier strategy or big four consulting firm
(2 years post-MBA experience is recommended to apply for the Manager Role)

Salary commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, resume, and one or two deck samples (scrubbed for sensitive info) to HR@ferrazzigreenlight.com with "HIT – BizDev Associate” or “HIT – BizDev Manager" in the subject line. No phone calls please. Ferrazzi Greenlight will contact qualified candidates to schedule interviews.

Practice Leader - High Impact Teams (NYC or LA)

Description

Small, fast-paced training and consulting company seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial Practice Leader for its High Impact Teams Practice.
This individual will work closely with the company CEO and best-selling author, Keith Ferrazzi, to deliver workshops, coach client executives, document intellectual property (IP), and develop/ close new business. . Practice Leader must be fully capable of running a small professional services practice on his/her own, leveraging Keith when appropriate.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Lead and develop new senior leader and client relationships to grow the High Impact Teams practice
- Leverage Ferrazzi Greenlight frameworks and execute programs to meet client goals
- Perform market research and strategic analysis on team performance/ effectiveness issues
- Create thought leadership and new consulting product offerings
Location: Los Angeles, CA or New York City, NY

Requirements

Extensive familiarity and experience with strategic organizational consulting and leadership development
Sales and business development mindset for building and maintaining own book of business; track record of driving revenue.
Desire and ability to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
Highly team-oriented & flexible

Education & Training

MBA or Ph.D
5-8 years at a premier strategy or big four consulting firm, as an executive coach, or similar experience

Compensation commensurate with experience and predicated upon business success.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, resume, and one or two deck samples (scrubbed for sensitive info) to HR@ferrazzigreenlight.com with "HIT – Practice Leader" in the subject line. No phone calls please. Ferrazzi Greenlight will contact qualified candidates to schedule interviews.

Consulting Manager (Los Angeles, CA)

As a Consulting Manager, you will play an integral role on Ferrazzi Greenlight project teams helping to develop innovative marketing and strategic solutions for Fortune 500 clients. You will lead engagements with senior client marketing and sales executives. The bulk of the work will consist of leveraging existing Ferrazzi Greenlight marketing frameworks such as high touch marketing to drive positive business results for clients. By continuously striving for better and more innovative client solutions, consultants may also participate in the development of intellectual property which helps drive both revenue and additional service offerings for the company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage client relationships for effective work delivery and sales of new projects Leverage Ferrazzi Greenlight frameworks to develop and execute strategies for clients which bring them closer to key constituents Efficiently and flawlessly manage a team in order to execute several simultaneous marketing campaigns Develop work plans that enable the team to produce on time delivery and manage client expectations Collaborate with Ferrazzi Greenlight team members to develop innovative solutions to client problems Translate research, analysis, and client solutions into highly effective sales decks, presentations, and documents Assist in the creation of thought leadership and new consulting product offerings

Position Requirements:

Ability to quickly establish an executive presence and an authoritative relationship with senior executives at Fortune 500 firms Acute attention to detail Robust presentation skills and strategic deck writing experience Project management or account management experience Extensive familiarity and experience with strategic and/or process consulting Creative business mind with strong marketing skill-set Superior analytical skills and structured thinking Strong written and oral communication skills Desire and ability to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment Ability to identify and help contain and champion resolution of client issues Ability to distill direction and mobilize in a quickly moving environment with multiple competing priorities

Education & Training:

MBA Degree 3+ years experience at premier strategy or big four consulting firm Marketing background also necessary

Position Location:

The position will be located in Ferrazzi Greenlight’s Los Angeles office in West LA. Candidate should be within commuting distance to this location

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, resume, and one or two deck samples (scrubbed for sensitive information) to hr@ferrazzigreenlight.com with "Consulting Manager" in the subject line. No phone calls please. Ferrazzi Greenlight will contact qualified candidates to schedule interviews.