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.
$141K - $189K *
Engage with key stakeholders to drive strategic growth in existing and new accounts. Leverage consultative selling to understand customer needs and deliver tailored solutions, ensuring alignment with...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform multi-channel campaign strategies to drive client success. Manage audience logic, funnel progression, and clear business objectives while balancing multiple strategies and ad-hoc requests ef...
Reposted 3 days ago
AVP Technical Sales Leader - Identity COE
$194K - $320K *
Empower a high-performing team as you lead the Identity & Access Security COE, driving technical wins and strategic engagement with C-level executives while fostering collaboration between Sales and P...
2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Corporate Operations
$160K - $200K *
Champion enterprise-wide operational excellence by leading Central Operations, integrating reliability, training, and innovation to enhance performance, reduce risk, and drive measurable results acros...
2 weeks ago
Resident Connectivity Program Manager
$80K - $87K *
Deliver strategic leadership in managing resident technology programs, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving resident satisfaction. Collaborate broadly across teams to drive metrics, project...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Engineering Manager - Data Enablement
$139K - $188K *
Drive innovative IT solutions by leading multi-disciplinary teams, establishing operational policies, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives that enhance overall organizat...
Reposted 1 week ago
Sr. Remote Operating Center Engineer
$125K - $150K *
Create a centralized remote operations center to enhance monitoring and support drilling and completions activities. Collaborate across teams to ensure optimal performance and safety in real-time, dri...
4 weeks ago
Principal Contracts Strategist (Pre-Award)
$125K - $150K *
Lead complex contract strategy and execution, enhancing scalable systems to support sales and growth. Collaborate across teams to align contracts with business needs while addressing immediate challen...
1 week ago
Service Product Manager, Diagnostic X-ray (North America)
$85K - $210K *
Unlock potential by leading service growth initiatives for the North American DXR portfolio. Drive lifecycle optimization, enhance customer value, and collaborate cross-functionally to expand installe...
2 weeks ago
$200K - $240K *
Transform the future of energy management by leveraging innovative software solutions to drive sales growth and sustainability outcomes for clients in both public and private sectors. Build strong rel...
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$125K - $175K *
Elevate your career by leading innovative solar and energy storage projects. Drive technical excellence, mentor teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to shape sustainable energy solutions across No...
1 week ago
$101K - $112K *
Support and enhance advanced automation systems, driving operational excellence and safety while collaborating with diverse teams to troubleshoot and optimize performance across state-of-the-art techn...
1 month ago
Senior Director, Global Customer Operations
$150K - $190K *
Transform your career by leading global customer operations. Drive change, enhance service delivery, and collaborate with senior leadership to shape strategic initiatives while managing vendor relatio...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead and innovate IT Controls and AI Resiliency projects, ensuring effective management and delivery within scope, budget, and schedule while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business...
1 week ago
$141K - $189K *
Accelerate your career by leading digital transformation within the US Navy. Drive innovative AI solutions, build strategic partnerships, and exceed sales targets while contributing to national securi...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Sales Operations
$165K - $248K *
Drive growth by optimizing revenue operations, leading a high-impact team, and ensuring operational excellence across sales, marketing, and customer success, while leveraging advanced systems and data...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Executive Director, Pension Risk Solutions
$126K - $188K *
Lead Pension Risk Transfer initiatives through effective management of complex transactions, ensuring seamless execution from client engagement to implementation while building strategic relationships...
3 weeks ago
$210K - $250K *
Accelerate success by leading our BEC Legal Systems business, driving strategic direction, P&L ownership, and operational excellence to enhance customer satisfaction and market leadership in B2B SaaS...
Reposted 1 week ago
Advertising Campaign Strategist
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to maximizing advertising impact for clients. As a strategic advisor, you'll manage campaigns, analyze performance, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive success and...
2 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Join a team that's redefining forensics and collections globally. Lead a skilled team, enhance operational efficiency, and drive client engagement while ensuring compliance and defensibility across re...
2 days ago
Sr. Manager, Enterprise Revenue Architect
$181K - $239K *
Join a team that's driving revenue transformation through AI solutions. You'll lead a high-performing group, architect workflows, and partner with executives to deliver measurable business outcomes ac...
1 week ago
$95K - $130K *
Lead the charge in clinical trial monitoring, ensuring compliance and quality through oversight, guidance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance site performance and study execution...
1 week ago
$115K - $135K *
Shape the future of clinical trials by leading site monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams. Drive quality and efficiency in trial execution while mentoring j...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Elevate clinical trial success by overseeing site monitoring, ensuring compliance, and providing leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address site issues, enhance recruitment, and ma...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Accelerate clinical trial success by leading site monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to the CRA team. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and enhance s...
2 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.