Executive Recruiter

Job Description

Executive Recruiter - Technical Search

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Charlotte-NC based | Full-Time | Growth Role

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About Us:

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Critical Fit Recruiting is coming off of a record year! Deeper client relationships, and more opportunity than we’ve ever seen before.

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As a result of this growth, we’re looking to bring on an Executive Recruiter who’s ready to independently own searches, build strong candidate and client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the firm.

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What You’ll Do:

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• Develop and execute search strategies to identify and engage hard-to-find technical and leadership talent.
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• Translate client intake calls into compelling outreach campaigns
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• Present and pitch roles clearly and persuasively to candidates
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• Conduct in-depth candidate interviews to assess experience, motivation, career drivers, leadership style, and alignment with the client's needs and environment.
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• Build and nurture relationships with both clients and candidates
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• Represent our firm’s brand with clarity, energy, and professionalism
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• Help develop business and generate new client leads in our core markets
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What You Bring:

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• 5–7+ years of agency recruiting experience (or hybrid in-house/agency)
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• Ability to recognize business development opportunities, deepen client relationships, generate referrals, and contribute to firm growth.
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• Strong experience with cold calling and outbound outreach
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• Experience recruiting within technical or industrial markets such as engineering, advanced materials, chemicals, manufacturing, semiconductors/electronics, or similar industries is highly valued
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• Experience with recruiting technology, data, and AI-enabled tools to improve search effectiveness and efficiency
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• Comfortable working independently and managing your own pipeline
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• Strong communicator — written and verbal
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• Strong candidate interviewing and assessment skills
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• Entrepreneurial mindset — sees opportunity and runs toward it
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What We Offer:

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• Strong base salary
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• Aggressive variable compensation (uncapped)
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• 401(k) program
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• Flexible work schedule (no weekends)
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• Remote-first culture
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• A seat at the table — with opportunity to grow, develop a niche, and potentially lead in the future
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Why This Role?

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You're not coming in to fill someone’s shoes.

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You’re coming in because we’re growing to keep up with demand.

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If you want to help build something meaningful, with the tools and support to win, this is your role.

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Apply now or message us directly to learn more.

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