Senior Executive Recruiter - US (Remote)

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 12, 2026
Full-time

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

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