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.
Sr.Analyst, Financial Systems Security, GFIT-REMOTE
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security for financial systems. Lead advanced monitoring, risk assessments, and compliance efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate...
1 week ago
Research Engineer - RL Infrastructure
$150K - $350K *
Drive the development of cutting-edge AI infrastructure to enhance large-scale reinforcement learning and distributed training systems, optimizing performance and efficiency across various layers and...
4 days ago
Associate Director of Sales - US, Private Sector (Remote)
$120K - $150K *
Shape the future of our sales strategy, driving revenue growth in complex B2B SaaS environments. Collaborate across teams to engage clients, manage pipelines, and execute sales plans, focusing on fina...
Reposted 1 month ago
Associate Director of Sales - US, Private Sector (Remote)
$130K - $160K *
Accelerate revenue growth by leading strategic sales initiatives in B2B SaaS, focusing on private sector clients globally. Collaborate cross-functionally to expand customer outreach and enhance stakeh...
Reposted 1 month ago
Associate Director of Sales - US, Private Sector (Remote)
$120K - $150K *
Advance our vision by driving sales strategy, managing stakeholders, and closing deals in the B2B SaaS space, with a focus on diverse financial clients. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize proc...
Reposted 1 month ago
Business Development & Partnerships Associate
$120K *
Innovate the future of AI partnerships by driving revenue through strategic partner relationships and self-sourced enterprise accounts. Lead full sales cycles, collaborate cross-functionally, and shap...
6 days ago
Corporate Accounts Development Executive
$125K - $150K *
Shape strategic client relationships and drive growth by developing integrated solutions for complex accounts. Collaborate with teams to enhance EPRI's impact and presence in the industry while achiev...
1 week ago
Account Manager - High Speed Interconnect Data Center
$145K - $178K *
Lead the charge in driving strategic growth for hyperscale and silicon design customers. Own global account strategy, manage complex negotiations, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver inno...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, RCM Optimization & Strategy
$130K - $145K *
Elevate revenue cycle management by analyzing workflows, optimizing processes, and driving strategic improvements. Collaborate across teams to enhance billing accuracy and maximize collections in a fu...
2 weeks ago
Senior Product Manager, Servicing
$130K - $150K *
Drive your career with a strategic role leading product vision and evolution in the Servicing domain. Transform customer interactions across policy management and claims, ensuring intuitive, scalable...
2 days ago
$117K - $158K *
Unlock potential by leading complex client engagements, ensuring timely delivery, budget management, and effective resource utilization while navigating challenges in a dynamic environment. Empower te...
3 weeks ago
Senior Purchasing Lead, Oracle Cloud Procurement
$150K - $170K *
Lead the charge in Oracle Cloud Procurement implementations, ensuring seamless integration across finance and supply chain. Drive design workshops, configure systems, and mentor analysts while deliver...
Today
CFO & Business Advisor | $182K+ OTE | Remote
$110K - $182K *
Unlock potential by serving as a financial leader and advisor to law firms, enhancing profitability through strategic financial analysis, modeling, and actionable insights while managing multiple clie...
2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive technical accounting excellence by researching, analyzing, and implementing U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate complex transactions into clear financial ou...
4 weeks ago
Sales Executive - Distribution, Ed/Gov & BSC
$80K - $118K *
Drive growth by building partnerships in Education, Government, and BSC sectors. Collaborate with distributors to deliver tailored solutions, enhance customer satisfaction, and leverage sector experti...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $145K *
Join a team that's building financial systems to support rapid growth. As the first in-house accountant, you will own the full accounting cycle, enhance controls, and enable strategic decisions in a d...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Enterprise Solutions Consultant
$120K - $160K *
Transform enterprise sales by acquiring new customers in cybersecurity, cloud, and AI solutions. Lead complex sales cycles, build executive relationships, and deliver tailored solutions to drive reven...
Today
Research Director, IT Financial Management
$125K - $150K *
Optimize IT Financial Management by leading benchmarking engagements and guiding C-suite clients. Collaborate across research teams to enhance service delivery while mentoring analysts and implementin...
4 weeks ago
Healthcare Consulting Director - Reimbursement Specialist
$185K - $250K *
Optimize healthcare reimbursement strategies by analyzing payer contracts and financial impacts. Lead teams in delivering actionable insights and recommendations, while collaborating with data analyti...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform mortgage servicing by leading policy development, ensuring compliance, and enhancing documentation processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify gaps and implement effective governan...
3 weeks ago
Business Development Executive
$100K - $120K *
Drive new logo acquisition and revenue growth by managing the full sales cycle for assigned prospects, leveraging industry expertise and consultative selling to deliver tailored solutions and achieve...
3 weeks ago
Business Development Executive
$100K - $120K *
Drive new logo acquisition and revenue growth by managing the full sales cycle, leveraging industry expertise to align solutions with customer needs, and collaborating with internal teams for successf...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Grow your career with a dynamic sales role focused on building enterprise client relationships, driving revenue growth through strategic planning, and managing the sales process from prospecting to cl...
4 weeks ago
Product Manager - Acxiom B2B Suite
$110K - $130K *
Engineer innovative data products that empower global businesses. Lead cross-functional teams to define product strategy, manage lifecycles, and drive performance metrics, ensuring alignment with mark...
1 week ago
Executive Director, Total Rewards
$168K - $240K *
Lead total rewards strategy for a complex global healthcare tech firm. Drive compensation and benefits governance, align workforce investment with business goals, and ensure compliance while fostering...
Reposted 3 weeks 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.