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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$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving growth by acquiring high-value enterprise customers. You'll lead the full sales cycle, engage C-level stakeholders, and position innovative solutions to optimize corporate t...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$64K - $100K *

Join a team that's pivotal in managing conflicts of interest for new lateral candidates. You'll conduct research, analyze complex data, and collaborate with legal professionals to ensure seamless onbo...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive new business acquisition and revenue growth by engaging high-value enterprise customers. Utilize your consultative sales expertise to navigate complex sales cycles and position innova...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate your career by driving new business acquisition for enterprise customers. Leverage consultative sales strategies to close high-value deals, optimize client operations, and exceed revenue ta...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as you drive new business acquisition, engage C-level stakeholders, and close high-value enterprise deals in a dynamic sales environment. Your strategic insights will fuel growth...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in acquiring high-value enterprise customers, driving sustainable revenue growth through consultative sales. Own the full sales cycle, engage C-level stakeholders, and position innovat...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Unlock comprehensive HR strategies to enhance talent acquisition, development, and retention while driving alignment with business objectives and cultivating strong stakeholder relationships...

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

$117K - $140K *

Champion full-cycle recruitment for GTM and G&A teams, partnering with leadership to enhance hiring strategies. Leverage data-driven insights to improve processes, attract diverse talent, and ensure a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Partner with us to drive full-cycle recruitment for GTM and G&A teams, leveraging your expertise to create diverse talent pipelines and enhance hiring strategies while ensuring an exceptional candidat...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $217K *

Lead enterprise growth by optimizing client relationships in the Financial Services sector, driving high-level sales strategies, and ensuring excellence in client engagement through collaboration with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$158K - $217K *

Shape the future of enterprise growth by partnering with a global sales team to enhance key client relationships and deliver top-notch B2B SaaS solutions in the Financial Services market, driving exce...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$158K - $217K *

Shape enterprise growth by leveraging your B2B SaaS sales expertise in Financial Services. Collaborate with the global sales team to achieve client success and drive significant revenue growth while n...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of legal and compliance in the USM business by leading a dynamic team, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring adherence to regulations while managing contracts and corporate gover...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $143K *

Empower clients by leading benefits consulting efforts, developing strategies, and managing client relationships to deliver exceptional service and drive business growth. Engage with small to mid-mark...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $143K *

Grow your career by delivering strategic benefits solutions to diverse clients. Lead client service teams, develop employee benefits strategies, and collaborate with HR and finance executives to drive...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $143K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative benefits consulting solutions, shaping strategies that enhance client engagement and retention in the Health and Benefits marketplace across small to mid-marke...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $100K *

Drive critical risk management by supporting conflicts of interest reporting for new lateral candidates. Collaborate with teams to analyze corporate structures, generate reports, and ensure compliance...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

Support the firm's risk management by conducting conflict analyses, generating reports, and collaborating with teams to resolve issues related to lateral candidate onboarding, ensuring compliance with...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

Join us to empower our risk management function by analyzing conflicts of interest for new lateral candidates. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and provide insights that drive informed deci...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

Help us tackle complex conflicts of interest by conducting thorough research, analyzing corporate structures, and generating insightful reports to support our strategic risk management initiatives and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

Join us to support critical risk management by analyzing conflicts of interest for new lateral candidates. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and provide insights on potential business and et...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

Elevate your career by supporting critical risk management functions. Collaborate with teams to analyze conflicts of interest, conduct research, and ensure compliance during the onboarding of new late...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

Elevate your career by supporting critical risk management functions through research, analysis, and reporting on conflicts of interest for new lateral candidates, ensuring compliance and effective co...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

Transform the onboarding process by analyzing conflicts of interest for lateral candidates. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and provide insights on potential legal and ethical conflicts, e...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

Explore a pivotal role in risk management, supporting conflicts of interest reporting for new lateral candidates. Collaborate with teams to analyze corporate structures, generate reports, and ensure e...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.