Candidates with management experience and expense management expertise will find this leadership role with a focus on client savings and team development in a fully onsite environment.
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Original posting from Profit Recovery Partners via Greenhouse
Work Location:
At Profit Recovery Partners (PRP), we believe that collaboration and innovation thrive when we're together. This position is fully onsite at our Santa Ana office, allowing for real-time teamwork, immediate problem-solving, and a strong sense of community among our team members.
Who You Are:
As an Associate Director at PRP, you are a solution minded individual who embraces challenging problems and appreciates doing so in a team environment. The ideal candidate will leverage critical thinking skills to influence, negotiate, implement and manage cost reduction solutions for our clients. As an Associate Director, you will provide leadership and guidance for your team as well as evaluate client situations and partner with the expense area experts to analyze and negotiate pricing for PRP clients. The Director is responsible to successful execution of Practice Group strategy, meeting of financial goals (P&L Management), and team development.
What You’ll Do:
Responsible for meeting or exceeding department and personal performance to key performance indicator goals
Sell new projects and renewal contracts to existing clients with a high level of urgency
Building meaningful relationships with C Suite executives
Identify and deliver new value to existing clients
Maximize client savings achieved and value to retain targeted accounts after initial engagement
Maintain C-level engagement by meeting regularly to confirm savings achieved, obtain approval to implement additional savings and build trusted relationships
Identify, track, manage (define root cause and effective counter measures), and quickly resolve project issues
Establish, maintain, and track performance through dashboards that reflect contributions from all team players
Leadership responsibility of 2-4 direct reports
Evaluate and mentor staff, fostering personal as well as professional growth resulting in team retention, direct reports being promoted and taking on more responsibility
Establish productive working collaborative relationships with partners in other operational groups within the company
Quickly garner internal resources from all departments to collaborate with and find a way to keep projects moving forward when faced with adversity
Identify and lead company and department improvement initiatives through to implementation
Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to gain knowledge, ensure inter-departmental cooperation, and adopt best practices to execute client initiatives
Partner with clients to ensure compliance to service agreement
Other duties as assigned
What You Need:
Bachelor’s Degree required with a minimum of 8-11 years of expense management, vendor management, consulting or other related experience
4+ years of management/supervisory experience
Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills; Advanced Microsoft Office and Excel skills
Ability to lead others to complete complex projects on time
Experience in building relationships and alignment amongst team members and clients with demonstrated leadership skills
Proven ability to deliver results
Who We Are:
Profit Recovery Partners is a professional services firm that develops, implements and manages cost-reduction solutions for FORTUNE 1000 companies, law firms, private equity firms and private companies throughout North America. Our spend management, supplier management and procurement strategies have resulted in more than $4.4 billion in client savings.
Why Join Us:
At PRP, we offer more than just a job — we provide a dynamic, supportive environment where you can thrive personally and professionally. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
Comprehensive Benefits:
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
Optional pet insurance
Access to a gym membership discount (offered through our healthcare provider and available for select fitness centers)
$200/month waived medical benefit for employees who opt out of our health plans
Cell phone stipend for applicable roles
Financial Wellness: 401(k) plan with company match
Time Off to Recharge: Generous paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Strong Foundation: Over 28 years of consistent growth and success
Fun & Connection: Annual summer retreat, holiday parties, happy hours, and themed celebrations throughout the year
Career Growth: A collaborative, high-performing team with frequent recognition and opportunities for internal promotion
Our Culture: Fast-paced, team-driven, and fueled by a shared commitment to excellence
Giving Back & Getting Involved:
We’re proud of our employee-led committees that support causes and initiatives that matter to us all:
Corporate Social Responsibility
Youth Rising Group
Women’s Empowerment Group
Wellness Committee
These groups offer meaningful opportunities to give back, connect with colleagues, and help shape a more inclusive and supportive workplace.
Learn more at https://prpllc.com
The salary range for this position is: $150,000-$190,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, education, qualifications, and applicable employment laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer