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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Senior Client Manager - Voluntary Benefits
$119K - $237K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client relationships and driving strategic growth. Leverage your expertise in voluntary benefits to manage a diverse portfolio, ensuring client satisfaction a...
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$95K - $115K *
Lead and enhance day-to-day accounting operations, focusing on accounts payable, receivable, and cash management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely transactions while...
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Join a dynamic team as a Product Manager to shape AI-driven agents. Own product experiences, collaborate closely with engineers and users, and drive the roadmap to enhance back-office efficiency and u...
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Senior Sales Executive, Small Law (Oklahoma City)
$189K - $351K *
Elevate your career by driving growth in the Small Law Channel. Engage with a diverse client base, leveraging your sales expertise to build relationships and deliver tailored solutions. Your initiativ...
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Senior Manager, Customer Success Applications
$156K - $234K *
Join a dynamic team to lead the development of AI-driven customer success platforms, enhancing post-sale experiences through innovative technology and automation, while collaborating closely with engi...
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$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of talent acquisition by proactively identifying top performers in experiential marketing, creative, and production industries. Foster relationships with passive candidates and enhanc...
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Senior Consultant, Professional Services (Direct Tax)
$74K - $137K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Consultant, driving ONESOURCE Direct Tax solutions. Collaborate with clients, leverage AI tools, and enhance efficiency while managing multiple projects in a dynamic...
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$250K - $300K *
Unlock your potential by owning a key book of business in our New Trades verticals. Collaborate with dedicated teams to drive enterprise sales, manage complex deals, and expand accounts while shaping...
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Optimize project financial performance by managing accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with project teams to enhance profitability and cash flow. Drive timely reporting and su...
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Manager, Account Executive | Enterprise
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing a high-performing sales team, driving strategy and coaching for Account Executives. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes and enhance pipeline initiatives...
1 week ago
Director, Market Development (Chicago)
$120K - $150K *
Join a team committed to driving growth through strategic relationships with healthcare organizations. Play a key role in delivering innovative workforce solutions that address complex challenges, enh...
4 weeks ago
$142K - $185K *
Pioneer strategic HR initiatives to enhance corporate functions and build leadership capabilities. Collaborate across departments to anticipate talent needs, shape organizational design, and drive wor...
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Application Engineer (Switchgear)
$95K - $115K *
Empower your career by bridging sales and engineering as a key technical resource. You'll scope, quote, and support customer needs for low and medium-voltage switchgear solutions, ensuring alignment w...
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Advisor Consultant, Broker Dealer, Southwest
$85K - $100K *
Elevate your career by building and managing relationships with financial advisors to drive sales of investment products. Utilize your expertise to develop strategic plans and collaborate with interna...
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Senior Product Marketing Manager
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career by leading strategic product marketing initiatives, managing high-impact projects, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive value propositions in enterprise technology, includ...
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Principal Tax Consultant - Senior Manager
$118K - $196K *
Drive quality assurance for tax assignments and projects, ensuring compliance with tax laws while managing risks and providing guidance to junior staff in a collaborative environment focused on mainta...
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$111K - $130K *
Drive sales of innovative water treatment solutions to municipal clients across multiple states. Manage the full sales cycle, build relationships, and ensure customer satisfaction while leveraging you...
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$100K - $160K *
Advance your career by managing client relationships and driving sales growth in water treatment solutions. Utilize your expertise to generate leads and ensure customer satisfaction while collaboratin...
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Audit Manager, Manufacturing and Distribution
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in operational excellence as an Audit Manager, overseeing audit engagements and driving strategic partnerships in the manufacturing sector. Leverage your expertise to provide critical...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive enterprise sales by managing the complete sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technical solutions and feedback that en...
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Senior Sales Compensation Analyst
$112K - $152K *
Join a team that's transforming sales compensation processes. In this role, you'll manage commission execution while collaborating on strategic plan design, ensuring alignment with company goals and d...
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$180K - $240K *
Join a team that's redefining engineering leadership across diverse portfolios. You'll drive operational excellence, foster high-performing teams, and enhance technical consistency while ensuring sust...
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Empower your career by transforming complex AI solutions into compelling, engaging stories. Collaborate across departments to deliver personalized demos that resonate with higher-ed leaders and enhanc...
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Join a team that's dedicated to supporting disaster recovery efforts. Collaborate with leadership and clients to navigate complex recovery operations, ensuring effective management of multi-billion do...
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Account Manager, Cranial, Spine and Enabling Technologies - Victoria BC
$83K - $104K *
Drive your career with a dynamic role supporting neurosurgery and spine programs. Collaborate with surgical teams to enhance clinical outcomes, foster relationships, and leverage business acumen in a...
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What does an executive recruiter do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.