Executive Recruiter (Startup & C-level Specialist)

redsky; Polska; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Sky is seeking an Executive Recruiter who specializes in identifying, attracting, and closing elite C-level talent for startups. You will act as Red Sky's internal boutique executive search firm, leading confidential searches for CEO, CTO, CPO, and co-founders across portfolio companies.

This highly autonomous role requires ecosystem networking with investors and tech leaders, deep assessment of candidates, and expert negotiation to secure equity-based offers, with fluency in English and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in executive search / headhunting for C-level, VP, or founder placements in tech/digital/SaaS.
• VC/PE exposure or close work with VC funds, accelerators, or high-growth tech ecosystems.
• Strong business acumen: understanding startup fundraising, scaling, ARR, runway, cap table, dilution, Series A.
• Masterful negotiation & discretion with proven ability to close complex executive offers including equity.
• Fluency in English and Polish, written and spoken, for communication with international investors and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead confidential, high-stakes executive searches for C-level roles across the portfolio.
• Proactively build and nurture an exclusive global network of entrepreneurs and tech leaders.
• Conduct deep competency and cultural-fit interviews to assess risk tolerance and entrepreneurial drive.
• Roll up your sleeves to drive search strategy and manage relationships with high-profile candidates.

Skills

Executive Search

Negotiation

Networking

Venture Capital Exposure

Business Acumen

English & Polish

Job description

Red Sky is a venture builder. We conceptualize digital companies and bring them to life—but a startup is only as good as its leadership. We are looking for an Executive Recruiter who specializes in identifying, attracting, and closing elite C-level talent (CEO, CTO, CPO, Co-founders) capable of taking a startup from seed stage to global scale. This is a high-impact, highly autonomous role where you act as Red Sky's internal boutique executive search firm. If you understand the fundamental difference between a corporate manager and a startup builder, and have a strong footprint in the investment or tech ecosystem, we want to talk to you.

Your Responsibilities

• End-to-End Executive Search: Lead confidential, high-stakes recruitment processes for C-level positions across our portfolio, from initial leadership profiling to successful placement and equity negotiation.

• Ecosystem Networking: Proactively build and nurture an exclusive global network of proven entrepreneurs, seasoned tech executives, digital leaders, and industry advisors.

• Rigorous Executive Assessment: Conduct deep competency and cultural fit interviews. You must accurately evaluate a candidate’s risk tolerance, entrepreneurial drive, and capacity to lead in high-uncertainty environments.

• Hands-on Execution: At Red Sky, we don't rely on costly external executive search agencies. You will roll up your sleeves, drive the search strategy yourself, and personally manage the relationship with high-profile candidates.
  

What We Are Looking For

• Extensive experience in Executive Search / Headhunting, specifically focusing on C-level, VP, or Founder-level placements within the tech, digital, or SaaS sectors.

• Venture Capital / Private Equity Exposure: Experience working within or closely alongside VC funds, startup accelerators, or high-growth tech ecosystems is a major advantage.

• Deep Business Acumen: You understand how startups operate, fundraise, and scale. Terms like ARR, runway, cap table, dilution, and Series A are second nature to you.

• Masterful Negotiation & Discretion: Exceptional emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to close complex executive offers involving equity components.

• Fluent English: Impeccable command of English and Polish, both spoken and written, suitable for communicating with international investors and high-profile executives.

What We Offer

• High-Impact Position: You will have a seat at the table, directly influencing who leads our next big spin-off and shaping the future of Red Sky’s portfolio.

• Elite Networking: Continuous engagement with top-tier business minds, tech innovators, and venture capitalists across Europe and beyond.

• Premium Compensation: A competitive salary package mapped to your seniority, experience, and the strategic value you bring.

• True Entrepreneurial Culture: An environment that champions bold ideas, swift decision-making, and complete professional freedom over corporate bureaucracy.

Important Note: This is an open-ended application for our Talent Pipeline. At Red Sky, we are constantly validating new business ideas and launching new ventures. We want to build relationships with exceptional talent ahead of time, so that when a new startup spins off or a new funding round closes, we can fast-track you into active roles. If your profile matches our vision, we will invite you for an introductory call to discuss your career aspirations and future synergy.