Executive Recruitment Specialist

Curtis Food Recruiters; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment service based in Minneapolis is seeking an Executive Recruitment Specialist. This vital role focuses on sourcing and securing top executive talent in the food industry. Responsibilities include supporting executive searches and maintaining accurate candidate pipelines. Ideal candidates will have strong research skills, experience in talent acquisition, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Monthly team meetings are expected in Rogers, MN. The position offers a collaborative and integrity-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work diligently in a home office.
• Food, CPG, or retail industry recruitment experience is a plus.
• Adaptable and open to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Support retained executive searches and understand client needs.
• Identify, engage, and interview top talent.
• Maintain accurate ATS data and compliance.

Skills

Self-starter

Talent acquisition experience

Strong research and sourcing skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

ATS / CRM

Online research tools

Job description

Curtis Food Recruiters supports the belief that Food people need food people! We find our clients great candidates, great people! We specialize in retained recruitment for the food manufacturing, grocery retail, and wholesale industries. Working with Curtis Food Recruiters will give you the resources, knowledge, and reputation to allow you to make big things happen in your career.

The work we do centers around our three core values:

Honesty and Integrity: We act with good moral character, follow-through, and transparency.

Commitment and Care (to each other and our clients): We honor our word to do what we say and say what we will do. We prioritize our clients and fellow team members.

Grit and tenacity: We roll up our sleeves to solve problems and create value for our customers. We don’t give in to adversity; we take the challenges head‑on and solve the problem.

As part of the Executive Recruitment team, the Executive Recruitment Specialist will provide critical insight and candidate information that supports the company’s executive talent acquisition efforts and contributes to its overall success.

Responsibilities

The Executive Recruitment Specialist supports retained executive searches from intake through candidate presentation by partnering closely with Executive Recruiters to understand client needs, sourcing strategy, and role requirements.

The role focuses on identifying, engaging, and interviewing top talent; managing candidate pipelines; and preparing high‑quality candidate briefs and interview guides.

Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate ATS data and compliance, participating in team and client updates as needed, and conducting market and competitive research to inform talent strategies and deliver strong search outcomes.

Qualifications

• Self-starter who is accountable and can work diligently in a home office.
• Professional level talent acquisition experience required, food, CPG, or retail industry recruitment experience a plus.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, learning quickly, adaptable, and open to feedback.
• Strong research and sourcing skills, comfortable cold-calling candidates. AIRS certification or similar is a plus.
• Proficient in using online research tools, databases, social media platforms, MS Office, and various other computer applications. Experience with an ATS / CRM preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Will be required to meet with the team once a month in Rogers, MN, or other locations in the West Metro.

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity, please contact Melissa Kern at [e-mail]