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.
Actuarial Analytics Director - Reinsurance
$200K - $220K *
Lead the charge in building and managing a comprehensive reinsurance data pipeline while developing sophisticated models for pricing, reserving, and capital optimization. Collaborate with cross-functi...
2 weeks ago
Head of Strategic Partnerships
$350K - $500K+*
Transform the strategic partnership landscape by leading a high-performing team to identify, negotiate, and close impactful partnerships that drive growth and enhance our retirement platform's reach a...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs, Influencer Strategy
$131K - $177K *
Drive innovative influencer strategies that amplify engagement and shape external narratives, collaborating across departments to elevate corporate reputation and patient storytelling in a highly dyna...
3 weeks ago
Associate Director, Compliance
$110K - $130K *
Drive the enhancement of Compliance Monitoring and Testing programs, ensuring regulatory alignment and effective risk management. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and su...
3 days ago
$140K - $190K *
Champion growth by developing and executing strategic sales plans for tech-enabled services in the state and local government sector, driving client engagement and exceeding sales quotas through relat...
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Sr. Director, eDiscovery Technology & AI
$156K - $195K *
Champion the global eDiscovery Technology practice, leading a diverse team to innovate AI-assisted workflows, ensuring defensibility and quality across jurisdictions while driving growth and operation...
2 days ago
Senior Product Manager, Sales, Marketing & Business Solutions
$140K - $175K *
Join a dynamic team to drive the strategy and roadmap for Sales and Marketing platforms, focusing on Salesforce and marketing automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and de...
1 week ago
Workday Consulting Senior Manager - SCM
$165K - $190K *
Empower client success by leading project management and engagement strategies, mentoring teams, and delivering impactful solutions through data analysis and operational expertise in contract manageme...
1 week ago
Sr. Manager, Pricing and Deal Desk
$160K - $170K *
Shape the future of pricing strategy by leading complex deal governance and analytics. Collaborate across teams to enhance deal integrity and leverage AI-driven tools for efficient pricing models, ens...
3 weeks ago
$75K - $110K *
Shape the financial landscape by driving month-end close processes, ensuring general ledger accuracy, and enhancing accounting practices in a dynamic, multi-revenue stream environment. Collaborate to...
2 weeks ago
$146K - $182K *
Transform regulatory strategies in FDA Pharma and IVDR, ensuring compliance and driving product approvals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor associates, and enhance processes to support...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Master Consultant, HubSpot & CRM Solutions
$117K - $158K *
Partner with us to lead transformative CRM implementations, guiding clients through strategy, execution, and optimization. Leverage your expertise to mentor teams and drive innovative solutions that e...
1 week ago
$184K - $314K *
Lead business development efforts in our Development Advisory practice, driving growth through client relationship expansion and opportunity origination. Collaborate with leadership to connect client...
3 days ago
$185K - $225K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of innovative project management, collaborating with scientists and engineers to drive complex client engagements. Your expertise will ensure successful delivery an...
1 week ago
Nationwide Government Sales Specialist – High Value Accounts
$199K - $370K *
Engage with high-value government accounts nationwide, driving sales of industry-leading cloud solutions. Leverage your expertise in government procurement to build relationships, exceed quotas, and c...
2 weeks ago
Associate Principal, Business Development - Enterprise Technology
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team as you drive strategic account relationships in Digital Services, enhancing client experiences across key industries while leading modernization and digital transformation initiati...
3 weeks ago
$86K - $130K *
Unlock operational excellence by managing payroll for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving process improvements and enhancing employee experience through expert Work...
3 weeks ago
Business Development Executive, GBS Public Sector Finance
$102K - $147K *
Champion new business growth by strategically acquiring clients in large enterprises. Drive the full sales cycle, build trust-based relationships with C-level executives, and deliver exceptional clien...
6 days ago
Oracle EPM Senior Project Manager
$120K - $145K *
Lead Oracle Cloud EPM projects, ensuring timely delivery and high quality. Collaborate with stakeholders and manage resources to achieve project objectives, fostering team success and effective commun...
Reposted 1 week ago
Strategic Account Executive, Multi-Channel Sales
$179K - $269K *
Help us transform healthcare by building strategic partnerships and driving insights. You'll collaborate with consulting partners to deliver impactful solutions, enabling smarter decisions and improvi...
3 weeks ago
Business Development Associate
$70K - $92K *
Join a team that's poised to drive client engagement through innovative sales strategies. As a vital part of our Corporate Sales team, you'll identify opportunities and foster new business relationshi...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Help us drive engineering coordination across multiple capital projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with project priorities. This role requires strong organizational skills and the abilit...
2 weeks ago
$177K - $260K *
Elevate your career by leading product design and strategy for innovative financial solutions. Shape user experiences and leverage AI as a founding member to drive impactful change in wealth managemen...
3 weeks ago
Senior People Business Partner
$125K - $150K *
Champion the growth of R&D teams as a strategic senior partner, diagnosing organizational health, coaching leaders, and designing effective structures for success at scale. Drive development and perfo...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$140K - $185K *
Transform project delivery by managing IT initiatives for California agencies. Collaborate with state staff to ensure timely, budget-compliant outcomes while leveraging Agile methodologies and large s...
6 days 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.