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 Executive Administrator
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in providing high-level administrative support to senior leaders, managing complex schedules, facilitating strategic initiatives, and ensuring effective communication across department...
3 days ago
Senior Staff Inbound Product Manager - AI Search
$190K - $334K *
Lead the charge in product management for advanced enterprise search AI, shaping user experiences that are intuitive and personalized. Drive innovation, manage a growing team, and ensure strategic ali...
1 month ago
$100K - $120K *
Help us drive growth by identifying and closing automation opportunities. Collaborate with technical teams to deliver tailored solutions, build lasting customer relationships, and exceed sales targets...
1 week ago
$140K - $175K *
Join a team that's redefining partner management by owning high-value relationships, driving growth through strategic planning, and collaborating across departments to enhance customer outcomes and re...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise SaaS implementations, managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships to ensure successful project outcomes and high client satisfaction...
2 weeks ago
Global Account Manager - Consulting & Research Agencies
$150K - $180K *
Drive growth by managing key global consulting accounts, fostering relationships, and achieving ambitious sales targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to convert project usage into long-term...
Today
Regional Sales Director, Platform - Higher Ed/ SLED/ NFP
$174K - $261K *
Elevate enterprise sales by leading a specialized team focused on cloud solutions. Drive complex sales cycles, foster executive relationships, and coach high-performing sellers to achieve strategic bu...
2 days ago
Manager, HR Strategic Projects & Operations
$89K - $165K *
Drive impactful HR initiatives by managing complex projects and cross-functional teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency while ensuring alignment...
1 week ago
$180K - $190K *
Deliver innovative solutions by acquiring Fortune 500 clients, leading complex sales cycles, and building executive relationships. Drive value through AI insights and strategic partnerships, ensuring...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Tackle the enterprise sales cycle by engaging senior stakeholders, driving new business opportunities, and closing deals in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Your expertise will help align corp...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Partner Technology Architecture
$202K - $334K *
Lead the charge in developing a high-performing team of Partner Technology Architects, driving partner growth through technical excellence, solution strategy, and AI adoption while ensuring impactful...
Today
$105K - $150K *
Empower your career by managing key customer relationships, driving growth, and implementing strategies that enhance platform usage. Collaborate with diverse teams to transform customer experiences an...
2 weeks ago
Senior Advisor - (Strategy & Communications) - Remote at Traction
$80K - $95K *
Champion transformative intergovernmental initiatives, providing strategic analysis and recommendations to enhance Indigenous women's advocacy within policy and leadership frameworks. Grow your career...
Reposted 3 days ago
$200K *
Drive impactful student journeys as a Senior Account Executive, guiding families through the admissions process. Leverage your sales expertise to foster relationships, exceed targets, and enhance our...
3 weeks ago
Senior Account & Relationship Executive
$89K - $157K *
Drive strategic account management by cultivating relationships, executing renewal strategies, and identifying growth opportunities within a diverse portfolio of enterprise clients. Collaborate cross...
1 week ago
$144K - $184K *
Engage with major regional accounts to drive strategy and new business growth. Build executive relationships, manage account satisfaction, and leverage Gartner's sales methodology to achieve quota and...
Reposted 5 days ago
$144K - $184K *
Join a team that's driving strategic growth by managing key accounts, fostering executive relationships, and delivering tailored solutions to enhance client satisfaction and retention while achieving...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead strategic initiatives for high-value accounts, driving new business growth by leveraging deep client relationships and insights. Master internal methodologies to enhance customer satisfaction, re...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by driving sales in a dynamic environment, where you'll identify and close opportunities, build relationships, and collaborate with a motivated team to achieve exceptional results...
2 weeks ago
Managing Partner, State & Local Government, PNW, Oregon & Washington
$188K - $248K *
Shape the future of technology strategy consulting by guiding clients through complex IT transformations and strategic decisions, fostering strong relationships and delivering impactful solutions to e...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$170K - $230K *
Pioneer a high-performing sales team, driving revenue growth through strategic leadership and client engagement. Shape the future of our corporate sales efforts by optimizing processes and fostering c...
2 weeks ago
Senior Strategist, Paid Search B2B
$82K - $106K *
Advance your career by leading B2B paid search strategies and driving client growth through data-driven insights, performance management, and effective cross-team collaboration in a dynamic marketing...
Reposted today
$139K - $170K *
Empower growth by leveraging extensive mortgage technology expertise to drive revenue for financial institutions. This role involves building relationships, developing new accounts, and achieving sale...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
GTM Senior Solutions Consultant (Presales)
$185K - $205K *
Shape the future of customer success by leading complex SaaS solutions, driving strategic partnerships, and mentoring teams to enhance value delivery and accelerate growth across enterprise accounts...
1 week ago
Advisory Solution Consultant, Integrated Risk Management
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career as a pivotal presales leader specializing in Integrated Risk Management solutions. Collaborate across teams to build innovative strategies that address diverse customer needs while...
1 month ago
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.