Technical Recruiter, Agency

Senior Technical Recruiter / Executive Headhunter

AI, Cybersecurity, Data Infrastructure & Digital Transformation

BEFORE YOU APPLY

This is not a traditional corporate recruiting role.

We are seeking experienced agency recruiters and headhunters who thrive in a high-performance, full-desk environment where recruiting and business development go hand in hand.

At Verticalmove, Technical Recruiters operate with an entrepreneurial mindset — building relationships, developing business, and delivering exceptional talent across highly competitive technology markets.

This role combines:

• Recruiting
• Client development
• Talent strategy
• Pipeline generation
• Relationship management
• Revenue generation

In most cases, the role operates with a balanced focus between recruiting and business development, though priorities shift based on business demand and market opportunities.

Success in this role requires:

• Sales mentality
• Competitive drive
• High accountability
• Strong communication skills
• Comfort operating autonomously
• A genuine passion for winning

Recruiting is sales — and Verticalmove is a sales organization specializing in technical talent solutions.

If you are looking for a highly structured corporate recruiting environment focused solely on sourcing or coordination, this role will not be the right fit.

ABOUT VERTICALMOVE

Verticalmove builds AI, Autonomous Systems, Data Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity capabilities for organizations that can’t afford to hire wrong — or move slow.

We partner with CTOs, VPs of Engineering, Heads of Data, and CISOs to build and scale high-impact technical teams across AI, cloud, cybersecurity, software engineering, and digital transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups.

Our clients include organizations driving next-generation innovation across:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Autonomous Systems
• Cloud & Platform Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Data Infrastructure
• Bio-Pharma Technology
• Semiconductor & Embedded Systems

We specialize in identifying and securing elite technical talent in highly competitive markets where speed, precision, and execution matter.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a high-performance Technical Recruiter / Executive Headhunter to join our growing team.

In this role, you will build and manage relationships with senior technical professionals while developing strategic partnerships with technology organizations undergoing large-scale transformation initiatives.

You will be responsible for:

• Generating candidate pipelines
• Developing client relationships
• Driving recruiting strategy
• Managing full-cycle recruiting processes
• Building long-term market relationships
• Closing high-impact technical placements

This is a true full-desk recruiting opportunity with significant earning potential and long-term career growth.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Identify, engage, and recruit top-tier technical talent across AI, software engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, data engineering, and emerging technology markets
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with candidates and clients
• Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, networking, referrals, and market development
• Conduct high-level candidate qualification and technical screening conversations
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from outreach through offer negotiation and close
• Partner with technology leaders to understand hiring initiatives, team structures, and talent strategy
• Develop deep expertise within specialized technical markets
• Consistently execute against recruiting and revenue goals

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Agency recruiting or executive search experience required
• Full-desk recruiting experience strongly preferred
• Strong business development and relationship-building capabilities
• Proven ability to generate candidate pipelines through outbound recruiting strategies
• High level of communication, influence, and interpersonal intelligence
• Competitive, self-motivated, and performance-driven mindset
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience recruiting within software engineering, AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data engineering, or related technology markets is highly preferred
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-accountability sales environment

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped commission structure
• Ongoing annuity/residual earning opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and wellness PTO
• Performance-based bonus PTO incentives
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• High-growth career opportunity within one of the fastest-growing sectors in technology recruitment

OUR CULTURE

Verticalmove is built for recruiters who want autonomy, accountability, and unlimited upside.

We believe high performers thrive when they are trusted, empowered, and rewarded based on outcomes — not micromanagement.

Our environment is competitive, collaborative, and growth-oriented, designed for individuals who want to build meaningful careers while operating at a high level professionally and financially.