Executive Recruiter

OERTZENGroup; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Vacation & holidays

Hybrid / Home office

Team incentives

Job summary

OERTZENGroup in Atlanta, GA seeks an Executive Recruiter to own end-to-end executive search projects, from client discovery to placement, across industries.

You will build cross-border client relationships, conduct market research, map targets, and negotiate offers. This role offers autonomy with a clear path to Team Lead, and requires travel 10-15%.

Hybrid work environment and competitive compensation package are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years in agency executive search, high-volume recruitment, corporate talent acquisition, or professional sales.
• Fluent in a second language, preferably German.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication with strong business judgment.
• Ability to own recruitment projects end-to-end with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% for client visits and events.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of executive search projects from intake to placement.
• Conduct discovery sessions to define requirements and design search plans.
• Research and map targets, build talent pipelines across channels.
• Conduct executive interviews, assess against client needs, present shortlists.
• Negotiate offers and closures with candidates and clients.

Skills

Autonomous execution

Relationship building

Cross-border experience

Communication & decision-making

Drive and accountability

Job description

Reporting to: Operations Excellence Director

• Do you possess high business acumen, a keen eye for talent, and the autonomy to manage complex search projects from start to finish?
• Are you a natural relationship-builder who thrives in a dynamic executive search environment?
• Are you ready to take ownership of your portfolio and fast-track your path into leadership?

If your answers are yes, yes, and yes, we’d love to talk to you!

Role Summary

Our team places permanent professionals and executives across various industries, specializing in helping European companies build and expand their operations in North America.

At OERTZENGroup, you will find a high-impact, autonomous role where you drive executive search initiatives from strategic inception to close. As an Executive Recruiter you will have full end-to-end ownership of your search projects—managing client discovery, market research, candidate outreach, interviews, and offer negotiations independently.

We reward high performance and initiative. Candidate success in this role directly creates a path for advancement: candidates who successfully build and manage their client portfolio will have the opportunity to step into a Recruitment Team Lead role, taking on leadership responsibilities, mentoring recruiters, and shaping team strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Search Autonomy

• End-to-End Ownership: Independently manage the complete recruitment life cycle for executive search projects from intake through placement.
• Discovery & Project Design: Conduct discovery sessions with clients to define assignment requirements, formulate search strategies, and design custom job profiles and targeted interview criteria.
• Research & Sourcing Strategy: Manage targeted sourcing strategies, candidate mapping, and talent pipeline construction across specialized industry channels.
• Assessment & Selection: Conduct rigorous executive interviews, evaluate candidate credentials against client requisites, and present qualified shortlists in a timely manner.
• Negotiation & Closing: Manage candidate expectations, facilitate offer discussions, and negotiate closures independently.

Accounts & Relationship Management

• Client Engagement: Proactively identify, approach, and consult with corporate prospects through strategic networking, membership registers, referrals, and industry events.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on compensation benchmarks, qualifications, and the nuances of doing business as a European company in North America.
• Account Management: Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, gathering feedback to continuously refine delivery quality.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain structured ATS records to build opportunity funnels and track engagement.
• Conduct market research on compensation trends, candidate availability, and industry shifts.
• Collaborate with the Operations Excellence Director to optimize search workflows and introduce process efficiencies.
• Occasional travel (10-15%) for client visits, industry events, and team initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Autonomous Execution: Proven track record of managing recruitment or executive search projects from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience in agency executive search, high-volume recruitment, corporate talent acquisition, or professional sales.
• International Mindset and Languages: Comfort working with cross-border clients and intercultural management teams. Must speak a second language fluently, preferably German.
• Communication & Decision-Making: Exceptional verbal, written, and consultative skills with sound business judgment.
• Drive & Accountability: A self-starter attitude with high integrity, strong project management discipline, and a desire to progress into a team leadership role.

We need the brightest professionals who are ready to bring energy, passion, and determination to achieve only the best!

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package, performance-based bonuses, and an annual incentive program.
• Work-Life Balance: 18 Days Annual Vacation and 9 Paid Holidays - 20 Days in Year 2 + 9 Paid Holidays.
• Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid / Home office flexibility.
• Culture: A collaborative, high-energy environment built on continuous learning and team-based incentives.

Our Values

• Ethics: do the right thing when no one else is looking!
• Proactivity: act in advance of a future situation, rather than just reacting. Take control and make things happen rather than adjusting to a situation or waiting for something to happen.
• Innovation: whether it be technology, processes, or method. Constantly challenge the status quo.
• Curiosity: display a sincere interest in our client’s industry and products.
• Customer centric: look from the outside in and not the other way around.
• Communication: internal and external drive to communicate better.