via Indeed
$120K - 200K a year
Partner with clients to understand their leadership needs, source and assess executive candidates, and manage the recruitment process from start to finish.
Requires 7+ years of senior-level recruiting experience, a proven sales record of over $500,000/year, and strong interpersonal and project management skills.
We are looking for a Senior Executive Recruiter to win and deliver on retained assignments for business leadership appointments. Recruiters must be able to attract in-demand senior executive talent for their clients and lead them successfully through the process. The goal is to exceed clients’ expectations and to add real value to their business . ABOUT YOU - Partner with clients to get a clear view of their business strategy and growth objectives and understand the senior executive/leadership team hiring implications - Sell and deliver retained executive search assignments to both existing group clients and new clients - Strong Business Development and Sales background that has garnered success in closing new business -Strong repeat and referral network - Prepare a project plan and detailed assignment brief for the search once the assignment has been confirmed - Utilize your expertise and market knowledge to identify ‘target companies’ and markets from which to search for prospective candidates - Project manage the research work which will result in a ‘long-list’ of potential candidates to discuss with the client - Manage the initial approach work and/or personally make approaches - Actively engage with prospective candidates to assess suitability and sell the opportunity - Conduct thorough and confidential first interviews - Present a shortlist of candidates, providing detailed interview reports for each recommended candidate - Provide ‘high touch’ management of the final stages of the selection and assessment process - Provide guidance to the client and proposed appointee on the offer terms and facilitate the negotiation process through to its completion - Follow up with the client and assist with the candidate’s transition and onboarding process - Proactive and ongoing personal network building - Read, listen, and learn to remain a subject matter expert in your areas of specialization and reports REQUIREMENTS - 7+ years running a 360 desk and supporting junior team members -Proven record of accomplishment in selling and delivering on senior level role -Track record of driving net new business $500,000+/year - Strong presentation and interpersonal skills – verbal and written - The personal maturity and credibility to work as a ‘peer’ to senior executives - Well-developed project management skills, and the ability to ensure others work with you to meet a pre-agreed process
This job posting was last updated on 12/25/2025