Associate Recruiter / Headhunter

Strive; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Job summary

Strive GTM is hiring an Associate Recruiter / Headhunter in Tampa to identify top talent and partner with fast-growing AI, cyber security, and software companies. You will learn to build relationships with senior professionals and support critical hires, while receiving industry-leading training and a clear path to leadership as we scale.

Expect an ambitious, competitive culture with uncapped commission and strong earning potential, plus hands-on coaching and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Ambitious, competitive individuals with strong communication.
• Background in sales or recruiting is beneficial.
• Willing to learn headhunting and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify top talent and build relationships with senior professionals.
• Help fast-growing tech companies hire critical roles.
• Receive training with a clear path to leadership.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Sales mindset

Communication skills

Job description

$45K-$50K Base + Uncapped Commission | Year 1 OTE: $80K

About Strive GTM

We're a 30+ person executive search firm partnering with VC-backed AI, Cyber Security and software companies to build their commercial teams.

We work directly with founders and leadership teams backed by Sequoia, Insight Partners, Intel Capital, and other leading investors. As we continue to grow, we're looking for ambitious, competitive people who want to build a high-income career in sales.

We're growing quickly and looking for ambitious, competitive people who want to build a high-income career. As an Associate Recruiter / Headhunter, you'll learn to identify top talent, build relationships with senior professionals, and help fast-growing technology companies make critical hires.

You'll receive industry-leading training and coaching, with a clear path to becoming a full-cycle headhunter and progressing into leadership as we scale.

Why Strive GTM?

• Uncapped commission with significant long-term earning potential.
• Work with leading founders across AI, Cyber Security, and software.
• Clear career progression and hands-on training from experienced headhunters.
• High-performance culture with President's Club trips to Brazil, South Africa, Italy, Iceland, and Spain.

We're looking for driven, resilient communicators who thrive on competition, take coaching well, and want their performance to determine their success. Previous sales or recruiting experience is beneficial, but attitude and potential matter most.