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Keller Executive Search

Executive Director

Texas City, TX · On-site

$200K - $220K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

To learn more about the firm and about our candidate services - please visit Executive recruiters and headhunters Texas: Keller Executive Search, TX Equal Employment Opportunity and Non ...

Keller Executive Search

Executive Director

Texas City, TX · On-site

$200K - $220K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

To learn more about the firm and about our candidate services - please visit Executive recruiters and headhunters Texas: Keller Executive Search, TX Equal Employment Opportunity and Non ...

LSI Industries, Inc.

Executive Recruiter

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

If you're energized by executive searches, headhunting, talent intelligence, and building relationships with exceptional professionals, we'd love to hear from you. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive headhunters in the United States is $93,552.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $120,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Headhunters vs Recruiters?

AspectExecutive HeadhuntersRecruiters
FocusHigh-level executive search for senior leadership rolesBroad recruitment for various roles across levels
CredentialsSpecialized in executive search, often with industry experienceVaried, including staffing agencies and general recruiters
Work EnvironmentConsulting firms, boutique agencies, or internal executive search teamsStaffing agencies, HR departments, online job boards
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by corporations seeking top executivesUsed across industries for multiple job levels

Executive Headhunters specialize in sourcing top-tier executives for senior leadership roles, offering personalized, high-level search services. Recruiters handle a wider range of positions across various industries and levels, often focusing on volume hiring. While both assist in talent acquisition, Executive Headhunters are more targeted toward executive placements, making them distinct in scope and expertise.

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Infographic showing various Executive Headhunters job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,552 per year, or $45 per hour.

Executive Search Partner

Success Academy Charter Schools

New York, NY

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Success Academy rating

5.1

Company rating: 5.1 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

557th of 631 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

About the Role:

Success Academy is seeking an Executive Search Partner with a strong background in executive search to lead the recruitment of high-impact leadership talent. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will own the end-to-end "hunt"-sourcing, engaging, and landing top-tier executives who possess the grit and vision to drive our dual mission of academic excellence and advocacy. You will serve as a strategic consultant to our C-suite, acting as a master of the market, a persuasive storyteller, and a relentless pursuer of excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead full-cycle executive recruiting for C-suite, VP, and Director-level roles, managing the end-to-end process from initial research and sourcing to offer negotiation and closing.

  • Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to define leadership competencies and develop data-driven strategies to attract top-tier executive talent.

  • Proactively identify and engage high-potential leaders through direct headhunting, market mapping, and specialized executive search techniques.

  • Manage the executive candidate experience to ensure a tailored, confidential, and professional journey that reflects the organization's high standards.

  • Advise senior leaders as a trusted talent partner, providing deep insights on market trends, competitive intelligence, and executive compensation.

  • Serve as a brand ambassador to communicate Success Academy's unique mission and high-performance culture to leaders across diverse sectors.

  • Refine complex search processes continually to ensure adherence to exceptionally high standards for quality, efficiency, and scalability.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of successful full-cycle recruiting, with at least 5 years specializing in executive search.

  • Prior experience in top-tier executive search firms.

  • Proficiency with specialized executive sourcing/market mapping platforms.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills suited for executive-level engagement and high-stakes negotiations.

  • Proven ability to function as a Strategic Talent Advisor to C-suite and senior leadership.

  • Exceptionally high standards for work quality and a reflex for continuous improvement.

  • Expertise in leveraging data and competitive intelligence to develop customized headhunting strategies. 

Competencies:

  • Collaboration: Works effectively with the Executive Leadership Team to understand organizational needs and achieve shared hiring goals.

  • Results-Driven: Consistently achieves objectives and delivers high-quality leadership placements within established timelines.

  • Adaptability: Thoughtfully navigates sensitive, high-stakes negotiations and adjusts to changing organizational needs.

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