Executive Search Manager

JMJ Phillip Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus program

Company-sponsored healthcare plan

Generous PTO policy

Team-building events

Job summary

A boutique executive search firm in the United States seeks a Principal Recruiter to lead high-impact search engagements and serve as a trusted talent advisor. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in complex searches, strong organizational and communication skills, and a competitive spirit. The role includes executing sourcing strategies, managing candidate experiences, and mentoring junior recruiters. A competitive salary and a rich benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional work experience required.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-stakeholder searches.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to connect effectively over remote platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead full-cycle executive and professional search engagements.
• Develop and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments focused on technical capability.

Skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Multitasking ability

Competitive attitude

Job description

Who we are: JMJ Phillip Executive Search is a national, full-service, boutique executive search firm that caters to the manufacturing, supply chain, and technology sectors. Our white-glove customer service approach means we provide the services expected of a large company while remaining agile in order to adapt to ever-changing business climates.

Position Summary: The Principal Recruiter is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading high-impact search engagements from strategy through placement. This role serves as a trusted talent advisor to clients and internal stakeholders, driving search execution, elevating candidate experience, and influencing hiring strategy. The Principal Recruiter operates with a high degree of autonomy, manages complex executive and professional-level searches, and consistently delivers strong placement outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and lead full-cycle executive and professional search engagements across multiple client accounts
• Develop and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies, including passive talent engagement and market mapping
• Partner closely with Account Management and Research to align on search strategy, client expectations, and competitive intelligence
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments focused on technical capability, leadership competency, and cultural alignment
• Advise clients on talent market trends, compensation benchmarking, and hiring strategy
• Manage candidate experience end-to-end, including interview preparation, offer negotiation, and closing
• Deliver high-quality reporting and strategic search updates to internal leadership and clients
• Build and maintain long-term talent pipelines within key industry verticals
• Mentor junior recruiters and contribute to best practices, process improvement, and recruiting excellence initiatives
• Consistently exceed performance metrics related to revenue contribution, placements, and client satisfaction

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional work experience required
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-stakeholder searches
• Robust organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Strong communication skills with the ability connect effectively over remote platforms including phone and video
• Competitive spirit and with a can-do attitude

Why join JMJ Phillip:

• Rapid growth
• Extensive training programs
• Company-sponsored certification programs
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus program
• Company-sponsored 401(K) Program
• Company-sponsored healthcare plan (premiums paid in full), including dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous PTO policy
• Team-building events

JMJ Phillip Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JMJ Phillip does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.