Explore Executive Recruiter Jobs

Executive recruiters help organizations identify and hire senior leaders, including executives, board members, and other high-impact professionals. These roles combine strategic talent acquisition, relationship building, market research, and a strong understanding of business needs. Explore executive recruiter opportunities on Ladders, where listed jobs are vetted and pay $100,000 or more.

What Executive Recruiters Do

Executive recruiters partner with company leaders and hiring teams to define leadership requirements, find qualified candidates, assess experience and fit, and guide candidates and clients through the hiring process. Depending on the role, they may work in-house, at an executive search firm, or as an independent consultant.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in executive search, recruiting, or senior-level talent acquisition, along with excellent communication, discretion, and relationship management. Research and sourcing skills, knowledge of an industry or function, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex searches are also valuable. Requirements vary by employer and position.

Executive Recruiter Career Opportunities

Executive recruiter titles can include executive search consultant, senior executive recruiter, managing director of executive search, and talent acquisition leader. Professionals may advance into search firm leadership, corporate talent acquisition leadership, or specialized recruiting roles focused on particular industries or executive functions.

Find Executive Recruiter Jobs on Ladders

Browse executive recruiter openings to compare responsibilities, employers, and compensation details. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced recruiters discover opportunities that align with their background and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Empower the Sales organization by building strategic talent pipelines, advising leaders on hiring strategies, and enhancing recruitment processes to meet evolving business needs in a dynamic, high-gro...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful HR strategies in a dynamic global environment, collaborating with senior leaders to align people initiatives with business goals. Contribute to a newly forming team focused on growth a...

Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in talent acquisition through strategic team development, data analysis, and innovative hiring practices. Collaborate across functions to ensure effective recruitment processes and mee...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$75K - $118K *

Shape the future of talent management by partnering with leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness, drive employee engagement, and implement innovative HR strategies to align with business objec...

Largo, FLRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive the success of Abacum implementation projects, managing end-to-end delivery while collaborating with sales and partners to ensure client satisfaction and value realization on the platform...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage with customers to build relationships and drive sales success. Develop strategic sales plans, forecast accurately, and collaborate with teams to exceed goals while managing accounts effectively...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $216K *

Champion the storytelling behind global partnerships by crafting executive narratives, presentations, and operational materials. This dynamic role offers exposure to a high-impact partner ecosystem wh...

Albany, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading the analysis of offshore upstream oil-and-gas assets, collaborating with a diverse team to deliver insights that drive investment decisions and enhance technological capabi...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Analyze and support power market strategies, utility engagements, and commercial transactions. Collaborate across teams to drive energy procurement initiatives and monitor regulatory developments impa...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $140K *

Drive client growth and retention by building trust with C-Level executives. Manage complex sales processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring clients maximize value from services while identifying ne...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $189K *

Engage clients by presenting tailored product demonstrations, addressing unique business challenges, and collaborating closely with sales teams to drive effective solutions and enhance customer experi...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $220K *

Lead transformative product initiatives, driving AI integration and enhancing user workflows. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions, maintaining a strong focus on customer insights a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $140K *

Champion client satisfaction and growth by mastering consultative sales strategies. Lead territory management with major accounts, ensuring effective C-level engagement and consistent contract expansi...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $160K *

Partner with us to drive effective cost management for global construction projects. Leverage your expertise to support project managers, optimize budgets, and mitigate risks, ensuring successful proj...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $130K *

Grow and strengthen strategic relationships with healthcare systems to drive business success. Optimize networking and sales strategies to secure new contracts and expand our reach within the healthca...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $185K *

Elevate the legal landscape by leveraging AI to transform workflows. Collaborate with law firms to design and implement innovative solutions, ensuring successful adoption of advanced legal technologie...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $118K *

Optimize client performance by leading a dynamic Paid Search team, driving strategy and execution for major accounts while fostering talent development and achieving KPI improvements in a fast-paced d...

Ohio, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $118K *

Lead the charge in optimizing paid search strategies while managing a talented team. Drive client performance and revenue growth through innovative digital marketing solutions, ensuring professional d...

Ohio, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in creating a robust HR operation that supports compliance and enhances employee experience while collaborating with leadership and managing a diverse workforce across multiple states...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Consultant, leading municipal financial analyses and strategies. Drive impactful projects for local governments, enhancing service delivery and sustainability while dev...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$102K - $147K *

Accelerate growth by developing strategic relationships with C-level executives to identify and secure new business opportunities, driving the entire sales cycle in a high-stakes environment focused o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive the future of AI & Analytics by leading client relationships, providing strategic guidance, and delivering innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance service delivery and ensure al...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$103K - $129K *

Lead the charge in strategic recruitment, partnering with stakeholders to drive talent acquisition initiatives, enhance candidate experience, and build a robust pipeline for high-complexity roles whil...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic client engagement and enhancing captive performance. Collaborate across teams to deliver insights and value, ensuring high-quality service and fostering long-term...

Vermont, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower engineering teams to innovate and deliver high-quality SaaS products. Lead technical direction, enhance system architecture, and foster collaboration across teams to drive user-centric solutio...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an executive recruiter do?question toggle

    An executive recruiter finds and evaluates candidates for senior leadership positions. They work with employers to understand role requirements, source potential candidates, manage interviews, and support the search through hiring.

  • Where do executive recruiters work?question toggle

    Executive recruiters may work for executive search firms, in corporate talent acquisition teams, or independently as consultants. Their clients and specialties vary by industry, company size, and leadership function.

  • What qualifications are helpful for executive recruiter jobs?question toggle

    Relevant recruiting or executive search experience is often valuable. Employers may also look for strong communication, discretion, candidate research and sourcing skills, relationship management, and knowledge of a specific industry or function.

  • How can I find executive recruiter jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for executive recruiter and related executive search roles. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each posting for its specific compensation and requirements.

  • What career paths can executive recruiters pursue?question toggle

    Executive recruiters can advance to senior search consultant or managing director roles, lead executive search practices, move into corporate talent acquisition leadership, or specialize in recruiting for a particular industry or executive function.