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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$180K - $250K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in robotics and automation. Lead business development efforts in Warehouse/Logistics and Automotive sectors, securing strategic partnerships and pre-sales agreeme...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $109K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving revenue growth in the payer market by managing key accounts, fostering relationships, and delivering tailored solutions that meet client needs while achieving b...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$84K - $152K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic initiatives across marketing, product development, and operations. Collaborate with leadership and teams to identify performance gaps and translate data into acti...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K *

Lead the charge in crafting and executing integrated marketing strategies across diverse channels while driving account-based marketing initiatives that enhance brand visibility and revenue growth thr...

Florida, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a global team in Trust Services, enhancing client relationships, and driving operational excellence. Shape the future of AI-powered security solutions while ensuring top-ti...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $118K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex challenges in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with experts to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency while contributing to impactful pro...

Ontario, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by cultivating strategic relationships with benefits consultants and brokers. Drive revenue growth through effective partnerships, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and exper...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by owning key aspects of month-end close while optimizing AI-driven accounting operations. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance processes and support financial reporting in a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in project management excellence, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget while fostering stakeholder engagement and team developm...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping brand strategy and marketing initiatives, elevating communications to articulate our cutting-edge narrative in the aerospace sector, driving audience engagement and fosterin...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $180K *

Elevate your career as an Accounting Manager, driving financial reporting and SOX compliance in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external auditors while optimizing sy...

Palo Alto, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join our dynamic team as a results-driven Account Executive, where you'll convert qualified leads into long-term customers, manage the full sales cycle, and build strong relationships with key decisio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by driving new-logo acquisition in a dynamic B2B SaaS environment. Own the full sales cycle, from outreach to closing, while collaborating with leadership to refine processes and...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize risk assessment and underwriting strategies for excess casualty insurance. Evaluate complex submissions, collaborate with brokers, and ensure compliance while maintaining a profitable portfol...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $119K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic sales enablement and AI adoption across teams. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to translate data into actionable insights and empower change tha...

Dayton, OHRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Champion transformative solutions by leading client engagements focused on regulatory risk management within law firms. Elevate operational processes, mentor teams, and drive impactful change for meas...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$229K - $267K *

Optimize consumer acquisition strategies to drive growth and innovation across multiple channels. Lead a high-performing team, manage budgets, and define future goals while ensuring effective executio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence as an Operations Analyst, balancing compliance and user experience. Leverage AI tools to analyze data, identify fraud patterns, and suggest process improvements while coll...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of healthcare sales by driving enterprise opportunities and executing full-cycle sales processes while collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions that enhan...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $231K *

Drive innovative patient recruitment strategies to enhance clinical trial enrollment and retention. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven approaches, optimize patient engage...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $125K *

Champion employee growth by leading innovative learning initiatives and managing a dynamic L&D team. Drive strategy and execution of training programs that enhance skills, support career pathways, and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Champion the technical pre-sales process by deeply understanding customer needs, leading strategic sales efforts, and mentoring the SE team to drive growth and innovation in enterprise solutions...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$117K - $150K *

Grow revenue by driving new business and expanding existing accounts. Leverage consultative strategies to align solutions with client needs while collaborating with internal teams to deliver impactful...

New York, NYRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $200K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive product strategy and growth for switchgear, ensuring market competitiveness and profitability while collaborating with cross-functional partners to achieve long-term busin...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer operational excellence by driving staffing visibility and standardized planning across diverse content teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance resource management and optimize project...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.