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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$80K - $95K *

Transform client financial futures by providing personalized investment advice. Join our dynamic team, leveraging technology and marketing to enhance client engagement, while enjoying the flexibility...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Inspire change by building our enterprise sales strategy from the ground up. Use your expertise to partner with major construction firms, guiding them through complex sales cycles and enhancing their...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a global team to deliver high-quality wellbeing programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective execution, maintain standards, and enhance participa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate revenue growth by driving full-cycle sales, from prospecting to closing. Manage complex deals, build relationships, and leverage AI solutions to exceed quotas in a dynamic environment. Own...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance leadership capabilities through strategic partnerships and development programs. Foster growth by facilitating discussions and supporting organizational effectiveness in...

Dallas, TXRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$67K - $107K *

Partner with us to enhance talent acquisition and employee engagement initiatives, driving organizational effectiveness and supporting HR operations. Collaborate with leaders to foster a positive work...

Ohio, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $140K *

Join a team that's focused on driving client success and growth. As an Account Executive, you'll build relationships with C-Level executives, manage complex sales processes, and ensure clients maximiz...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $170K *

Drive transformative Oracle Cloud P2P solutions for Higher Education, guiding teams and clients through strategic implementations while fostering a collaborative culture and mentoring junior staff to...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$124K - $205K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your financial expertise to drive actionable insights, support key leadership, and enhance financial reporting within a dynamic Go-to-Market organization, contributing t...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $195K *

Drive enterprise sales success by engaging CIOs and CTOs, leading complex sales cycles, and connecting technology solutions to business outcomes. Leverage your expertise in cloud architecture and AI t...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion the development of sales talent in the insurance sector while driving revenue growth. With hands-on coaching and strategic oversight, empower your team to excel professionally and foster comm...

Wisconsin, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Engage with us to architect and lead full-stack development of our analytics platform, embedding AI for improved insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance, scalability, and secur...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Manage client relationships by onboarding new customers and providing data-driven insights. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance cross-platform measurement tools, ensuring client satisfaction an...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$185K - $225K *

Accelerate your career by leading revenue cycle improvements for healthcare organizations. Drive compliance, enhance financial performance, and foster collaborative teams to achieve impactful client o...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading government sales efforts in a high-growth environment. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, create pipelines, and drive revenue for a cutting-edge product i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$161K - $189K *

Drive the hiring engine for high-volume staffing engagements, leading a team to optimize recruitment processes, ensure client satisfaction, and meet ambitious fill-rate and time-to-fill goals while ma...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $120K *

Shape operational excellence by optimizing workforce processes and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance systems, manage projects, and support stakeholders in achiev...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $216K *

Engage with clients as a NERC CIP Subject Matter Expert, leading project workstreams and driving compliance solutions. Foster industry relationships and support business development to enhance client...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $100K *

Champion the growth of financial advisor teams by shaping impactful marketing strategies. As a strategic partner, you will guide planning, enhance accountability, and drive measurable outcomes, while...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Engage with clients, driving success in digital campaign execution. Become an expert in programmatic advertising processes, enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and collabor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $250K *

Transform financial services by leading complex banking operations and technology projects. Collaborate with clients to enhance performance, drive innovation, and shape a new practice within a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock client potential by driving adoption and optimizing solutions across legal accounts. Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring clients maximize their investment in Intapp products while fostering lo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive new business growth by owning strategic accounts in the automotive sector. Collaborate with key stakeholders, navigate complex organizations, and leverage insights to shape our go-to-market stra...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower our finance team by overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing financial reporting. Lead month-end close activities and mentor team members in a dynamic, multi-entity...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $125K *

Optimize HR excellence in the Midwest by driving talent development, enhancing employee engagement, and supporting General Managers in fostering a high-performance culture. Act as a strategic partner...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.