Senior Engagement Manager

Clarity Recruitment; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Recruitment is seeking a Senior Engagement Manager to lead business development within the Executive Search division, connecting with senior executives to address their hiring needs. This hybrid role offers a dynamic environment with a focus on relationship-building and strategic influence, requiring strong sales experience in the recruitment sector.

Benefits

Competitive base salary plus commission

Company-paid benefits

Generous paid time off including a winter break

$1000 work-from-home credit

$500 wellness credit

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in B2B sales or recruitment, ideally in executive search.
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting talent landscape—CPA designation is an asset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business through networking, cold calling, and nurturing leads.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through hiring challenges.
• Place finance, accounting, and HR leaders in high-growth companies.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Networking

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Zoom Info

Applicant tracking systems (ATS)

Job description

Senior Engagement Manager, Executive Search

Location: Toronto or Oakville, ON

Workplace: Hybrid

Our Mission

At Clarity, our mission is to help Canada's fastest-growing companies scale by providing exceptional Finance and Accounting talent. We believe the right hire can transform both organizations and lives.

The Role

As a Senior Engagement Manager within Clarity Recruitment’s Executive Search division, you will drive business development and strengthen client partnerships by engaging with key stakeholders–including CFOs, CEOs, and COOs–at both new and existing client organizations. This role plays a pivotal part in expanding our client base and deepening relationships with current partners to support their strategic finance hiring needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, results-oriented professional with a passion for executive recruitment, relationship-building, and delivering business impact.

What You’ll Do

• Proactively develop new business through networking, cold calling, social selling, and nurturing leads
• Develop and implement strategies to build meaningful relationships with CFOs, CEOs and COOs
• Lead client engagements across various industries, including conducting in-depth research and market analysis
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through challenges and helping evolve their finance and human resources functions
• Provide insights on the talent market to support executive hiring decisions
• Place finance, accounting, and HR leaders in high-growth and scale-up companies
• Identify and pursue cross-sell opportunities to expand service offerings within client accounts
• Implement consistent business development practices to fuel the division’s growth
• Contribute to process development to support organizational scalability
• Champion a high-quality client experience and elevate the recruitment discipline

What You’ll Need

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in B2B sales or recruitment, ideally in the contingent or executive search space
• Proven experience working in a recruitment agency environment
• Strong knowledge of the finance and accounting talent landscape—CPA designation is an asset
• High business acumen and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of ambiguity
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust with senior finance executives
• You consistently achieve or exceed targets
• Familiarity with tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Zoom Info, and applicant tracking systems (ATS) would be an asset
• Able to attend in-person training/staff meetings/events at our Oakville or Toronto (ON) office locations as needed or required

Why Join Us

• MAKE AN IMPACT: We encourage experimentation and innovation. You’ll directly contribute to Clarity’s success by improving the hiring experience for both clients and candidates.
• BE SEEN AND BE HEARD: You’re not just a number here. Your ideas matter, and your contributions will be recognized at every level.
• PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION: We offer a competitive base salary plus commission eligible from day 1 with no cap on earning potential.
• COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT: You’ll be set up to succeed with internal managers who are excited to grow their own teams.
• GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: Our leaders are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Expect regular one-on-one time with your manager and access to senior leadership.
• TIME OFF & WELLNESS: We provide a competitive compensation package with company-paid benefits, generous paid time off, a winter break closure, and a $500 wellness credit. We also encourage taking time off to recharge.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING: We offer hybrid working arrangements (with offices in Toronto and Oakville) and a $1000 work-from-home credit to help you set up.
• CULTURE & PERKS: We celebrate team wins and milestones with fun events in a collaborative, upbeat work environment.

Recognize Yourself Here? Let’s Talk.

If you feel you’d be a great fit but don’t meet all the requirements listed, we still encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering Clarity! We do appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Clarity Recruitment is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnic background, ancestry, religion, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moreover, our hiring process ensures that every qualified candidate is given fair consideration, and decisions are based on merit.

Clarity Recruitment welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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