Senior Executive Recruiter
Job description
Our client is a leading retained executive search firm specialising in placing senior leadership talent within VC-backed technology companies, from Seed to Series D. They are seeking an experienced Senior Executive Recruiter to lead executive search assignments across Product and Engineering leadership markets.
This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced executive search professional who can manage retained searches, build trusted client relationships, and deliver exceptional executive talent within high-growth technology businesses.
Working Model
100% Remote
Preferred candidates will be based in Texas, Colorado, Tennessee, Missouri, Massachusetts, or California, with core working hours of 10:00am – 5:00pm ET.
What You'll Be Recruiting
You will specialise in executive-level recruitment across:
Product Leadership
Engineering Leadership
Supporting VC-backed technology companies from Seed to Series D.
Key Responsibilities
Lead retained executive search assignments from kickoff through to successful placement.
Partner closely with clients to understand leadership hiring requirements.
Source, engage, and assess senior Product and Engineering executives.
Develop comprehensive search strategies and market maps.
Build and maintain strong executive-level candidate networks.
Manage candidate relationships throughout the executive search process.
Provide clients with market intelligence, talent insights, and hiring recommendations.
Collaborate with the wider executive search team to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
Maintain accurate search documentation and candidate records.
What We Are Looking For
Proven experience within Executive Search, preferably recruiting senior Product and Engineering leaders.
Strong track record delivering retained executive search assignments.
Experience recruiting within VC-backed technology businesses is highly desirable.
Excellent executive-level candidate engagement and stakeholder management skills.
Strong market mapping, research, and headhunting capabilities.
Commercially minded with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
Self-motivated and comfortable managing multiple executive searches simultaneously.
What's on Offer
Competitive base salary (negotiable depending on experience).
12.5% commission on total search fees.
100% remote working.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Unlimited paid time off.
9 public holidays, plus Christmas week and the day after Thanksgiving.
Summer Fridays.
Opportunity to lead executive search assignments for high-growth VC-backed technology companies.
Long-term career progression within a respected retained executive search firm.
Location: 100% Remote (Preferred locations: Texas, Colorado, Tennessee, Missouri, Massachusetts, or California | Core Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm ET)