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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$90K - $110K *

Optimize user experience by managing Salesforce administration, enhancing platform functionality, and driving user adoption. Collaborate with teams to support business needs and ensure seamless integr...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Execute innovative marketing strategies to enhance client relationships, drive business growth, and manage proposals. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful presentations and ensure premium growt...

Itasca, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Engage with senior stakeholders to enhance R&D efficiency in life sciences. Drive proposals, develop strategies, and ensure quality oversight while building networks to support business development an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $233K *

Optimize customer success through engagement & technical leadership, ensuring value from platform utilization. Collaborate across teams to align strategic goals and facilitate adoption, driving except...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform financial operations by leading fund administration, ensuring compliance, and mentoring teams while managing complex investment transactions and audits for venture capital funds...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $150K *

Champion global payroll solutions by managing ICP partnerships, streamlining processes, and driving growth across diverse markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead market access projects, manage client needs, and deliver strategic HEOR solutions. Utilize your expertise in Canadian and US healthcare to enhance evidence generation and d...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$280K - $300K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions in workforce management, leading product development from concept to deployment. Collaborate with engineers and executives to create impactful agentic products that enh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $179K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving revenue growth by coaching and developing a high-performing sales organization. Lead a group of Account Executives to exceed targets and foster client relations...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $144K *

Unlock your potential by driving marketing performance through data analysis, reporting, and strategic insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and optimize growth...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$175K - $241K *

Empower a high-performing sales team in the Financial Services sector, driving new business growth and fostering long-term client relationships. Lead with a consultative approach to exceed revenue tar...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Manage a portfolio of strategic enterprise clients, fostering executive relationships and driving retention and adoption. Utilize data and AI tools to enhance client value, mentor team members, and sh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$265K - $295K *

Drive community engagement and build trusted relationships with local stakeholders to ensure Anthropic's infrastructure projects are positively received and beneficial to the communities in Louisiana...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the sales process from initial contact to closing, managing relationships across customer segments while collaborating with a skilled team in a dynamic, fully remote environment. Achieve quotas...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing complex e-discovery projects, collaborating with legal teams, and mentoring junior staff. Drive successful outcomes while ensuring quality standards and client satisfac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$101K - $181K *

Empower our M&A HR capabilities by supporting Total Rewards activities throughout the deal lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate compensation structures, assess risks, and ens...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion client success by managing relationships with institutional accounts, ensuring seamless onboarding and engagement. Collaborate across teams to enhance service delivery and drive measurable re...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $134K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of business development, driving profitable growth while managing key accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer relationships and suppo...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$191K - $293K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic employment law counsel, guiding the People team and stakeholders on compliance, investigations, and policy development to foster a supportive workplace while mit...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $398K *

Drive impactful legal strategies in a global clinical research environment, guiding senior leadership on complex regulatory and compliance matters while fostering innovation and risk management across...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Drive your career with a Senior Site Reliability Engineer role focused on building secure AWS GovCloud foundations for FedRAMP High and IL5, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while mentor...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $139K *

Lead the charge in defining and enhancing financial data search capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and improve user experience across the platform...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $100K *

Transform your career with this client-facing role, leveraging your expertise in analytics tools like Google Analytics and Tag Manager to deliver strategic solutions and enhance data-driven decision-m...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$201K - $352K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise AI by building scalable, LLM-enabled applications. Collaborate with customers to deliver impactful solutions, codify reusable assets, and shape the future of A...

Santa Clara, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K *

Drive growth and strengthen relationships in Broker-Dealer and RIA channels. Consult with financial professionals on investment solutions, deliver market insights, and support business development ini...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.