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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$110K - $130K *

Shape strategic account growth in healthcare with innovative solutions. Collaborate across teams to foster relationships and drive success for a portfolio of existing clients, navigating complex sales...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Lead and design data solutions to drive healthcare insights, working with a team of engineers to build and maintain robust data pipelines, ensuring high reliability and performance for critical busine...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $350K *

Unlock your potential as you structure and manage reinsurance programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective risk transfer and operational excellence in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $143K *

Shape your career by driving strategic partnerships and business growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to build a robust pipeline, evaluate opportunities, and lead initiatives that enhance our global...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$200K *

Drive growth by developing new and existing accounts in hygienic fluid handling. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance market share in Southern California's food, dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutic...

California, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive client growth and strategy for flagship TikTok Shop accounts, leading a team to optimize performance and execute innovative social commerce initiatives. Shape the future of digital commerce thro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Drive success by building relationships and selling digital solutions to large dealership groups. Leverage your expertise in the dealership industry to identify opportunities, navigate complex organiz...

Des Moines, IARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $203K *

Shape the future of biopharma by leading commercial strategies for CNS pipeline programs, integrating R&D insights, and guiding investment decisions to ensure clinical and market success across multip...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $230K *

Accelerate progress at a leading firm by driving sales strategies that enhance revenue enablement solutions for commercial accounts. Manage complex sales cycles, engage with C-level executives, and en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate the technical architecture vision and execution across a product portfolio, driving the transition to a scalable, cloud-native SaaS environment while integrating AI, data, and security. Collab...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of civil design by leading project teams, ensuring quality, and collaborating with clients. Drive technical excellence and mentor staff while managing diverse site development pro...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$215K - $275K *

Transform client relationships and drive high-stakes Oracle E&U programs, leading complex implementations and business development efforts while ensuring quality and client satisfaction across North A...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $215K *

Advance the cloud platform capabilities, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable product delivery while enhancing developer experience and shaping reliability practices in a mission-driven healthcare...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of AI governance by leading a dedicated team to drive responsible adoption and implementation of AI solutions, guiding stakeholders towards high-value opportunities while ensuring com...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $140K *

Pioneer a strategic role in employee relations, providing expert guidance and support across California. Collaborate with leaders to navigate complex workplace issues while driving compliance and fost...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer growth within established enterprise accounts, improving retention and driving measurable expansion by engaging new stakeholders and increasing contract value while collaborating closely with...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to drive revenue growth by winning new business and establishing strategic relationships with key accounts. Collaborate with senior management to develop effective strategies and ensure...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $169K *

Lead the charge in optimizing B2B operations through continuous improvement, AI, and automation. Drive process design and governance while enhancing partner and traveler experiences in a dynamic, glob...

Ontario, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Drive enterprise sales by managing the full cycle from prospecting to closing, building relationships with executive stakeholders, and delivering impactful business cases to secure multi-year agreemen...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$77K - $85K *

Strategize meaningful partnerships by engaging with community organizations. Drive initiatives in public health, leveraging relationship-building and sales skills to foster collaboration in the health...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $240K *

Elevate your career by leading and optimizing Workday HCM practices, ensuring excellence in project delivery, client satisfaction, and team performance while managing complex client needs and driving...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise sales in financial services. Drive strategy and execution across banking, insurance, and fintech, while building a high-performing team to navigate...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare revenue integrity by ensuring compliance and optimizing revenue capture through strategic oversight and collaboration across departments, fostering a culture of accounta...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage in shaping compliance strategies within a dynamic regulatory environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, support regulatory exams, and implement effective solutions th...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $156K *

Lead the charge in finance transformation, overseeing complex projects from strategy to execution while engaging clients to deliver measurable results in process, data, and technology improvements...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.