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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$205K - $250K *

Take ownership of strategic research and competitive intelligence to drive growth. Collaborate with senior leaders to analyze market trends, enhance client development, and transform data into actiona...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$195K - $230K *

Engage with us to drive strategic insights and competitive intelligence that support growth initiatives. Collaborate with senior leaders to analyze market trends, enhance client development, and trans...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$215K - $250K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic insights and competitive intelligence to support growth initiatives. Collaborate with senior leaders to analyze market trends, enhance business strategies, and tr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$127K - $220K *

Empower innovation by designing and scaling AI solutions that enhance customer experiences and optimize workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the development and deployment of cu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $175K *

Shape the future of legal strategy by providing expert counsel on complex issues, collaborating with teams to enhance efficiency, and mitigating risks while supporting business objectives across multi...

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

$195K - $250K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic insights and competitive intelligence to support growth initiatives. Collaborate with senior leaders to analyze market trends, enhance client strategies, and tran...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Lead and manage complex multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring high-quality execution and fostering strong client relationships. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver on time and within budge...

2 weeks ago

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

$154K - $215K *

Advance your career by partnering with us to design and implement innovative compensation programs that align with our strategic goals, ensuring competitive pay structures and effective reward strateg...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving sales growth by managing the full sales cycle and expanding business opportunities in financial services. Collaborate with stakeholders to foster relationships and enhance c...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive global talent acquisition strategies to attract top technical and leadership talent. Elevate employer branding and enhance candidate experiences across diverse markets while leading a high-perfo...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive sales and develop relationships with financial advisors across various channels to enhance market share and revenue for investment products, while collaborating with team members to leverage dat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $142K *

Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering transformative solutions across diverse industries. Collaborate closely with clients and senior leaders to ensure exceptional service and effective project...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive innovative solutions in nuclear product development and support. You'll lead cross-functional teams, ensuring technical excellence and project success while enhancing product...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Grow your leadership role by driving advisor capacity and sales growth within a strategic area. Collaborate with diverse partners to inspire teams, enhance client service, and foster an engaging cultu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic initiatives as an Area Vice President to enhance advisor capacity, drive sales growth, and foster a culture of collaboration within our financial services organization...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $137K *

Engage key stakeholders to manage the recruiting process, develop talent pipelines, and leverage innovative strategies to attract top candidates. Collaborate with teams to enhance the hiring experienc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by owning the full sales cycle for mid-market agencies. Drive growth through strategic partnerships, innovative solutions, and a consultative approach, while collaborating with tea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $174K *

Lead the planning and delivery of complex technology initiatives across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with program goals. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage resources, risks, and stak...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of partner enablement and adoption as you drive growth and strategy with key channel partners, ensuring they are equipped to sell and support a diverse portfolio of security solutions...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower partners' growth through enablement, strategic planning, and product expertise, driving adoption of the full solution portfolio to enhance their success and increase revenue...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you independently drive high-impact recruiting strategies, leveraging deep expertise to influence hiring outcomes and build diverse talent pipelines across critical business fun...

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

$150K - $180K *

Optimize global treasury operations by managing cash, banking, and liquidity strategies while ensuring compliance and supporting international growth initiatives in a dynamic, high-growth environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

Elevate client engagement and operational efficiency as you support senior Partners in managing logistics, business development, and consulting projects. Drive impactful results while fostering strong...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and optimize HR data processes to drive strategic decisions. Engage with internal clients to deliver actionable insights and develop analytical tools that enhance operational efficiency and su...

Atlanta, GARemote

5 days ago

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

$144K - $184K *

Lead the charge in delivering timely and accurate tax preparation, supporting clients with complex tax situations through expert advice and supervision. Manage a team while engaging in strategic plann...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.