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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$115K - $140K *

Join us to drive revenue growth by engaging senior finance leaders, executing full-cycle sales, and delivering tailored software solutions that address financial challenges and enhance operational eff...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $130K *

Support compliance initiatives by interpreting employment laws, drafting policies, and conducting audits. Collaborate with HR and legal teams to ensure adherence to regulations while fostering a cultu...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $230K *

Accelerate growth by leading a high-performing sales team in the Professional Services & Consulting sector. Drive strategy, performance, and revenue while fostering a culture of collaboration and exce...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative EPM solutions. Utilize your expertise to implement planning and performance management tools integrated with NetSuite, driving successful project outcomes through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise learning by leading a dynamic training function. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement effective onboarding and development programs that a...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $140K *

Advance client relationships and drive growth by maximizing value delivery, identifying opportunities, and managing complex sales processes within a designated territory of large enterprise clients...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$167K - $193K *

Drive customer success by leading a team of Account Managers to exceed retention targets and foster growth opportunities. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure client value and improve produ...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $197K *

Drive growth by managing existing client relationships in the Financial Services sector. Leverage your B2B SaaS sales expertise to upsell and expand market presence, contributing significantly to the...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $135K *

Collaborate with leaders to manage employee relations and complex investigations, providing expert guidance and risk assessments in a dynamic, regulated environment. Drive best practices and support w...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $367K *

Join a team that's driving sales growth by developing tailored strategies and nurturing key client relationships. This role balances new client acquisition with expanding existing accounts, leveraging...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $109K *

Innovate alongside executives by providing strategic support to drive organizational success, manage high-stakes priorities, and enhance workflow efficiency. You'll serve as a vital liaison and truste...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $270K *

Drive growth and strategy as a Senior Director, leading a high-performing sales team to achieve exceptional results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on new business and expansion across di...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$300K - $360K *

Drive enterprise sales of cloud data security solutions, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing. Collaborate with clients to address their data risk challenges and build strong exec...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $147K *

Inspire and elevate employee engagement through strategic internal communications. Collaborate with leaders to craft and deliver impactful messaging that drives understanding of company goals and fost...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $195K *

Transform enterprise sales by engaging CIOs and CTOs, leading complex sales cycles, and connecting technology strategies to measurable business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Serve as a key technical advisor, delivering product demos and custom solutions while supporting sales through technical expertise and architecture assessments to elevate customer engagement and satis...

Los Angeles, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

Join a team that's focused on building and enhancing relationships with large managed care accounts. Utilize your expertise in account management to drive customer satisfaction, explore upselling oppo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's advancing enterprise talent strategy through data-driven performance management, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness, partnering with leaders to build high-perform...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Accelerate growth by identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and managing accounts to align client needs with service offerings in the digital serv...

Toronto, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive enterprise sales, build relationships, and deliver innovative media solutions. Leverage your expertise in SaaS to generate pipeline and revenue growth while collaborat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$230K - $280K *

Lead a high-performing team to enhance Solutions Consulting, drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure the success of strategic accounts through innovative, accountable deal execution and contin...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $213K *

Join a team that's driving growth by acquiring new clients in the Financial Services sector. Utilize your B2B SaaS sales expertise to build relationships, exceed targets, and contribute to an innovati...

CanadaRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$174K - $261K *

Lead a dynamic sales team driving strategic growth in health care markets. Utilize your deep experience in sales and leadership to coach and mentor Account Executives on complex sales cycles, position...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $100K *

Transform enterprise sales by driving full-cycle processes, building multi-stakeholder relationships, and leveraging AI tools to achieve quota and deliver impactful solutions to large organizations...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $138K *

Drive your career with a high-performing team focused on complex sales cycles, strategic partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions for mid-market law firms. Here, your expertise will transform...

Illinois, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.