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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$80K - $100K *

Optimize revenue growth by driving GTM excellence and data-driven insights. Collaborate across Sales, Customer Success, and Finance to establish streamlined operations and enhance performance reportin...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $105K *

Deliver exceptional client engagement by managing project success, assessing needs, and developing strategic plans. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant implementations wh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower growth by leading innovative provider recruitment strategies, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring a steady pipeline of skilled clinicians. Collaborate with clinical leaders to impro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$45K - $250K *

Transform your career by connecting healthcare professionals with meaningful roles. Join a supportive team focused on building relationships and driving results while enjoying unlimited earning potent...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform technical hiring by owning the full-cycle recruitment process. Collaborate with leadership to build a sourcing strategy, assess candidates, and enhance the candidate experience while scaling...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by partnering with clients to enhance FP&A processes, build financial models, and drive operational improvements in a dynamic Private Equity environment. Collaborate with teams to...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$220K - $270K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth in corporate legal sectors through strategic client engagement and pipeline development. Collaborate with leadership to optimize customer relationships and exp...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior roles, partnering with executives to shape hiring strategies and enhance talent acquisition initiatives. Drive process improvements and deliver exceptional candi...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic Strategy & Analytics practice. Drive innovation, enhance advisor engagement, and develop a talented team while delivering high-level client solutions in a ha...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$156K - $234K *

Transform strategic healthcare partnerships by leading complex account initiatives, driving growth, and enhancing customer engagement across diverse Integrated Delivery Networks and Group Purchasing O...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $268K *

Drive state and local government relations across 25 states, managing legislative efforts and stakeholder engagement to advance business goals. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Engage top talent by leading full-cycle recruiting efforts, partnering with hiring managers to create effective hiring strategies, and fostering a positive candidate experience in both English and Spa...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $147K *

Accelerate organic growth by driving advisor engagement and recruitment initiatives. Collaborate with advisors to enhance onboarding and career path management, while providing strategic leadership to...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$192K - $266K *

Drive best-in-class travel support through strategic leadership and operational excellence. Oversee lodging, flights, and customer advocacy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exception...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $125K *

Transform workforce strategy by partnering with leaders to align talent and capabilities with business goals. Drive organizational design, manage performance, and build frameworks that empower decisio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $140K *

Drive growth by leading complex sales cycles with Fortune 100 companies. Build executive relationships and craft strategies for enterprise-wide deployments, contributing to a high-impact, AI-driven Sa...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $190K *

Transform market perception and drive strategic product marketing initiatives. As a key player, you'll shape narratives, align teams, and leverage AI to enhance competitive positioning and go-to-marke...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Transform enterprise partnerships by leading complex sales cycles, aligning stakeholders, and driving impactful solutions for large educational organizations. Collaborate with executives to enhance op...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in business development by cultivating strategic B2B relationships, driving growth through effective market strategies, and managing the full sales cycle to enhance client engagement a...

Phoenix, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $174K *

Lead the full enterprise sales cycle, engaging with C-suite stakeholders and driving strategic partnerships in WealthTech. Leverage relationships to overcome complex business challenges and deliver me...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $215K *

Elevate growth at top global accounts by leading strategic sales initiatives, building executive relationships, and driving value-based solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve am...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract top technical talent in Research and Data Science, ensuring a positive candidate experience while driving organizational growth and high hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $245K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert employment counsel across a global workforce. You'll partner with business leaders to navigate complex employment issues, ensuring sound legal advice t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $190K *

Join to shape and elevate our engineering recruiting strategy, driving full-cycle searches, enhancing candidate experience, and building exceptional talent pipelines in a dynamic, high-growth environm...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to create and implement control systems, providing technical support and mentoring while driving project success and ensuring optimal performance of HVAC and automation solutions...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.