Managing Director, IT Consulting
Vaco

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.

Outlaws Welcome

"Outlaws welcome" is our dedication to hiring extraordinary people. At Vaco, we have our own code, and we welcome those who have followed their own path to get here. That code is not defined for any of us but only asks that we each stay true to what got us here. We see a goal and set out to surpass that goal. At Vaco, there is no cookie cutter mold you have to fit into."

• If you're looking for specific instructions on how to do your job, Vaco is not the place for you. We're driven by entrepreneurial spirit.
• There is unlimited growth potential for proven industry veterans who want to define their career path and take advantage of long-term incentives.
• Each office has the freedom to achieve their goals their way with the support of our national office located in Brentwood, TN.
• We hire and retain intelligent, innately driven individuals at all levels to preserve a culture of freedom and empowerment.

The Managing Director, Vaco Technology will lead the sales and delivery effort for the IT Consulting line of business for the greater Los Angeles metro area. This position will be responsible for building the Vaco Technology brand, pipeline, and client base by selling and delivering consultative solutions, advisory and staffing services. As a consultive business partner you will have access to a catalog of technology services and expertise through the national specialty services of Vaco and a rich base of Los Angeles area client relationships.

A Day in the Life

As a Managing Director, you are the field captain of the IT Consulting practice. This individual is a strategic business thinker and team builder. Leading through individual production, the Managing Director is the beacon of success by identifying market trends, attracting and retaining top performing talent, developing high performing teams, coaching, counseling and teaching.

• Set examples for all in the office with pace and intensity of personal production.
• Establish and execute a roadmap that aligns with growth objectives for the Technology division.
• Sell and promote Vaco's technology line of business by attracting new clients and consultants as well as building on-going relationship to maintain base.
• You will contribute to hiring decisions while building out a high-performance team.
• Provide training and leadership for all technology team members while setting an example through action.
• Foster brand identity 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.
• 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.

Qualifications & Attributes:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree; preferably in business/accounting/finance/audit/IT or MBA.
• Minimum 10 years' experience within technology staffing and/or consulting, contract, or permanent placement sales with progressive responsibility.
• Established reputation and network within the IT community in your respective market.
• A history of exceeding individual goals while enhancing winning teams.
• A stellar work ethic & unparalleled sense of commitment.
• You have a knack for solving problems in ways nobody thought of.
• You are admired by those around you. People are naturally drawn to you.
• Your honesty and integrity are things people admire about you.

Desired Competencies and Skills:

• Communication: Speaks in a clear, concise, and confident manner; listens attentively
• Judgement: Forms reasonable interpretations about relationships and situations that affect actions. Develops objective opinions.
• Marketing: Interprets, delivers, and communicates value to appropriate target audience.
• Emotional Intelligence: Maintains a high level of self-awareness and the ability to appropriately identify, manage, and respond to the emotions of self and others; able to read others.
• Written Communication: Develops written communication that is clear, concise, grammatical, and engaging.
• Adaptability: Responds to changes, delays, or unexpected events in a positive manner; adapts working style to best fit a given situation.
• Leadership: Self-directed with an innate drive to succeed; Accepts feedback with a desire for continuous improvement. Ethical.
• Relationship Building: Builds, develops, and maintains strong relationships with others while building trust and connection.
• Social Confidence: Exhibits self-confidence in social settings and when dealing with others.

Travel:

< 10% -Occasional travel to annual conference or client sites

Vaco Values

Duties and responsibilities are to be performed while observing the following Core Tenets:

• A Team First Approach, aligning with the core tenets: Proud to Wear Jersey, Stay Team Focused, and Assume Positive Intent
• Self-Awareness, aligning with the core tenets Outlaws Welcome, Stay Coachable and Be Comfortable with Healthy Conflict
• Solutions Oriented, aligning with the core tenets Be Entrepreneurial, Be Electable, Fix the Problem Not the Blame
• Grit, aligning with the core tenets Work Hard, Stay Free and Play 'til the Whistle

'Best Place to Work' Perks

• True base salary and uncapped commission plans that surpass industry standards.
• Annual FIVE STAR vacations (we call it "Vatopia") for meeting top tier performance goals.
• Annual world class training where all Vaconians, as we like to call them, get together to meet, learn, and exchange ideas.
• Generous PTO that increases with tenure.
• Technology packages include smartphone coverage, up-to-date equipment, and top-tier online resources.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, pet insurance, life insurance, disability and more!

If you think you have what it takes to join a team of freewheeling, pioneers, apply today!

Vaco provides boutique level service with global reach in the areas of consulting, project resources, managed services, executive search, permanent placement, and strategic staffing. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to serve more than 50 markets across the globe, 10,000 employees and has surpassed $700 million USD in annual revenue. Areas of expertise include finance, accounting, IT, digital transformation, strategic transactions, cybersecurity, risk and compliance, HR, and operations. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine's list of the fastest-growing private companies for the past 15 years and was named to Forbes' 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 lists of America's Best Recruiting Firms.

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