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.
Talent Community Senior Application Engineer
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Transform high-ticket sales by conducting inbound evaluation calls with pre-qualified prospects. Engage in deep discovery conversations, present exclusive membership, and enroll elite real estate prof...
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Join a dynamic team to engage C-level executives in AI governance, driving enterprise sales in finance and biotech. Utilize your expertise in consultative selling to close complex, high-value deals an...
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$132K - $170K *
Transform your career by driving innovative solutions and strategies that enhance organizational performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results in a dynamic, hybrid...
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Managing Consultant - Revenue Cycle - Healthcare
$120K - $165K *
Transform your career by leading revenue cycle consulting projects, managing junior staff, and driving operational improvements while building strong client relationships. Leverage your expertise in h...
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Lead the charge in managing end-to-end customer projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective communication, careful planning, and collaboration with stakeholders to uphold project quality...
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Transform client relationships by delivering exceptional service and support, ensuring seamless communication and issue resolution while collaborating with internal teams to enhance client satisfactio...
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Wealth Management Advisor - SW Michigan/Grand Rapids
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Lead personalized financial planning initiatives for clients seeking retirement security. Leverage technology and marketing support to enhance your reach, collaborate with team members, and build a su...
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Elevate our talent acquisition by architecting AI-driven recruiting workflows. Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of innovative solutions that enhance hiring efficiency and candidate experi...
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Senior Account Executive | Global Technology | Large Enterprise
$101K - $140K *
Drive value delivery in a rich B2B sales environment, cultivating relationships with C-Level executives and ensuring client satisfaction. Manage complex sales processes and exceed targets within large...
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Join a dynamic sales team to drive business growth by engaging HR service prospects, utilizing a consultative approach, and managing a diverse sales pipeline while leveraging modern tools and building...
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Champion business growth by driving sales through strategic prospecting and consultative selling. Build and manage a diverse client portfolio, leveraging technology and relationships to exceed quotas...
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$174K - $261K *
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Principal Talent Acquisition Manager (Technical Recruiting)
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that drives our technical recruiting strategy, partnering with engineering and data leaders to build a high-performing, data-driven talent acquisition engine that attracts elite technical...
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Unlock your potential as a Technical Recruiter, driving Engineering hiring and building strong talent pipelines. Collaborate with leaders to define roles, enhance candidate experience, and adapt strat...
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Transform talent acquisition by leading strategic initiatives that foster growth. Develop and optimize recruitment processes while creating a culture of inclusion and innovation to attract top talent...
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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.