The GLS Difference
Join a team fueled by innovation and realize your true potential. At GLS, our team takes immense pride and satisfaction in enriching lives through sustainable prosperity. We do this through the art and science of company and community matchmaking.
Our Company Spirit
We recruit talented individuals that live out our values and believe everyone on our team has a key role to play in the team’s success.
At GLS, we:
Are Serious, but Fun
Are Insatiably Curious
Are Resourceful Innovators
Lean Into Our Zone of Genius
Carry Each Other
Have Uncompromising Integrity
Career Opportunities
Interested in joining the GLS team? Please submit your resume and cover letter to Careers@glsconsults.com.
Chief Operating Office & Integrator
Do you know how to lead in a business where the work is complex, the people are smart and driven, and the pace moves fast? Can you take in different ideas and perspectives, ask the right questions, and bring clarity without losing sight of the objective? Do you communicate with polish and tact, understand your audience, and know the right altitude for the conversation?
If you are a discerning executive who thrives in a high-standard professional services environment, we want to talk to you!
Our ideal Chief Operating Officer / Integrator is:
- Discerning: You ask the right questions, think through different angles, and know how to
separate the highest-value priorities from the things that can wait - Polished and Self-Aware: You communicate with confidence, tact, and sophistication. You understand your audience, know the right altitude for the conversation, and bring finesse to sensitive or challenging situations
- Disciplined: You bring order and ownership to a fast-moving environment. You prioritize well, keep many moving pieces on track, and follow through on what needs to get done
- Empowering: You trust people, remove obstacles, and help leaders build the confidence and ownership to fully lead their areas. You make people feel heard, set clear expectations, and are willing to have hard conversations when needed
- Curious and Adaptable: You learn quickly, embrace technology, and are willing to challenge “this is how we’ve always done it.” You ask questions, step into unfamiliar issues, and look for better ways to move the business forward
- Steady and Direct: You are self-assured, grounded, and comfortable with healthy disagreement. You are willing to say the hard thing, challenge ideas without making it personal, and be decisive
Our ideal COO / Integrator will help GLS strengthen the business behind its work and move closer to its vision of becoming the gold standard in location advisory consulting
This is a hybrid role based in Greenville, SC, with an expectation of working in the office 3–4
days per week.
See full description and apply here.
Principal, Site Selection
Thank you for your interest. This position is not currently open. However, we are always open to receiving resumes from qualified candidates interested in joining our team.
The Site Selection Principal identifies, cultivates, and executes high-profile corporate site selection projects (e.g. project schedule, budget, and quality of client-facing deliverables), as well as advises on economic development consulting projects. The Principal is capable of independently leading complex corporate projects and has good judgment for consulting recommendations based on data-driven analyses, managing project resources and teammates, as well as generating and fostering business development leads.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- At-least seven (7) years of experience, in site selection project management required
- Strong understanding of project management, and economic development required
- Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to manage large corporate projects and lead teams
- Strong organization skills to maintain the project schedule, budget, and allocation of appropriate resources for each project
- Proven track record of strategic thinking, decision-making, and execution
- Experience in sectors including life sciences and data centers preferred
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and passport
- Ability to travel up to 60%
Senior Site Selection Consultant
Thank you for your interest. This position is not currently open. However, we are always open to receiving resumes from qualified candidates interested in joining our team.
The Senior Consultant leads and manages corporate site selection projects (e.g. project schedule, budget, and quality of client-facing deliverables). This role is a key player in the success of the site selection process, reporting to the Project Management Lead. The ideal candidate is capable of independently leading corporate and economic development consulting projects, evaluating and communicating large sets of data, and has the ability to manage project teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
- At least four (4) years of experience in site selection project management required
- Strong understanding of project management, economic development, and finance
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for effective collaboration with corporate clients
- Demonstrated ability to manage corporate projects and lead small teams
- Strong organizational skills to maintain the project schedule, budget, and allocation of appropriate resources per project
- Proven track record of strategic thinking, decision-making, and execution
- Experience in sectors including life sciences and data centers a plus
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel up to 50%
Our Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Contribution
- Unlimited PTO
- 10 Regular Holidays and 4 Additional days off creating long weekends
- 401K Retirement Savings Match
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Complimentary Parking
- Soft Beverages and Snacks provided in the office
Internships at GLS
This isn’t your average internship - at GLS, you are an integral part of the team. We offer students a variety of opportunities to work across all facets of our firm. From analytics and insights to consulting projects and client success, immerse yourself in the world of site selection to find your passion and launch your career.
