The Professional Services team is right at the core of Arbolus, and is responsible for providing best-in-class service to our clients around the world. As an Associate in the Professional Services team, you will research a wide variety of topics and sectors and you will recruit and establish connections with thought leaders around the world. In this role, you will start gaining exposure and establishing relationships with Arbolus clients, helping them make well-informed business decisions by connecting with Arbolus experts. Key responsibilities you will be in charge of Build and develop relationships with Arbolus clients through project execution, phone/in-person client meetings, and overall account management. Provide day-to-day support on client projects. Balance multiple, concurrent, time-sensitive research requests. Responsible for sourcing and recruiting leading experts based on client needs, utilizing online research and networking. Screening new and existing experts via phone and email to ensure project relevance. Onboarding new experts to the Arbolus platform. Develop relationships with thought leaders and experts across a variety of industries. Close collaboration with Senior Associates, Project Leads, and Account Managers across international teams. About you We are looking for curious and ambitious people who are eager to learn to achieve success and contribute to Arbolus business growth. Requirements to succeed in this role Strong academic background: Finance, Business, HR, Research, Economics Min. of 1-2 years of experience with an expert network A proven entrepreneurial/commercial drive Experience/Confidence in cold outreach and outbound calls Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent time management and organizational skills Desire to work in a sourcing/lead generation type of role and ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment Nice to have Previous experience in a start-up or fast-paced environment Familiar with the expert-networking industry Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn