Executive Recruiter

Executive Search Consultant Join a nationally recognized firm where you can leverage your executive search experience, deepen your industry expertise, and build a rewarding long-term career! DRI is hiring an experienced executive search professional to join our growing team. This opportunity is designed for recruiters with a demonstrated record of successfully executing professional, technical, and leadership-level searches.

What We Offer

Industry-leading compensation and an uncapped commission structure that rewards performance and results. Established brand and market presence: More than 40 years of executive search success, deep industry expertise, and long-standing client relationships. Active markets and strong resources: Established practice areas, advanced recruiting technology, market intelligence, and research support to help you execute searches effectively.

Career advancement: Defined opportunities to expand your practice, assume leadership responsibilities, and increase your earning potential. Recognition and rewards: Performance incentives, achievement recognition, and opportunities to be celebrated for your success. Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and additional employee-focused benefits.

Professional development: Ongoing training, mentorship, and collaboration with experienced executive search professionals. Collaborative culture: A team-oriented environment built on accountability, integrity, shared knowledge, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and recruit high-performing professionals through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, and market research. Conduct in-depth candidate interviews and assess qualifications, accomplishments, leadership capabilities, and career objectives. Build and maintain long-term relationships with executive, management, and technical-level professionals.

Develop expertise within a specialized industry vertical and stay informed on market trends, competitive intelligence, and talent movement. Present qualified candidates and provide strategic insight throughout the search process. Manage multiple search assignments while maintaining a high level of responsiveness and professionalism.

Utilize recruiting technologies and CRM systems to effectively track activity and maintain candidate pipelines. Collaborate with colleagues to deliver exceptional search outcomes and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings strong search fundamentals, including talent mapping, direct sourcing, candidate assessment, relationship management, and consultative search execution.

Experience developing client relationships and generating new business is highly valued.

Qualifications

3+ years of success in recruiting, executive search, recruiting, business development, account management, or a related professional environment. Proven ability to build relationships, influence decision-makers, and communicate effectively with professionals at all levels. Strong consultative, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Demonstrated resilience, competitiveness, and results-oriented mindset. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Comfortable working onsite in our office in Solon, OH.

About Us

Direct Recruiters, Inc. is a relationship-focused executive search firm providing contingency search, retained search, and staffing solutions across healthcare, technology, manufacturing, automation, supply chain, and other specialized industries. DRI partners with organizations throughout North America to recruit, acquire, and retain high-impact talent for mission-critical positions.

We are known for our industry expertise, long-standing partnerships, and collaborative culture focused on helping candidates, clients, and employees succeed. Explore our practice areas: https://directrecruiters.com/practice-areas/