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Executive Recruiter

Ashley Furniture Industries, Newark, New York, United States

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Position Overview We are seeking an accomplished Executive Recruiter to join our talent acquisition team, focusing exclusively on senior leadership searches at the Vice President level and above. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in full-cycle executive recruitment, with a proven track record of successfully placing senior executive talent across diverse functions.

Key Responsibilities Executive Search Management

Lead full-cycle recruitment for executive positions at Vice President level and above

Develop and execute sophisticated search strategies to identify and attract top-tier executive talent

Partner with hiring executives to define position requirements and ideal candidate profiles

Create compelling position specifications and executive briefs that effectively communicate leadership opportunities

Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with executive leadership and key stakeholders

Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership regarding search progress and market intelligence

Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring executives throughout the search process

Navigate complex organizational dynamics with sophistication and discretion

Candidate Management

Develop and maintain an extensive network of senior executive talent

Conduct thorough screening and assessment of executive candidates

Lead sophisticated compensation negotiations

Ensure a premium candidate experience throughout the search process

Facilitate executive integration and onboarding planning

Provide detailed market analysis and compensation insights for executive roles

Monitor industry trends and maintain knowledge of competitive landscape

Develop and maintain talent pipelines for critical leadership roles

Create comprehensive reporting on executive search metrics and outcomes

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

10+ years of executive search experience, with at least 5 years focusing specifically on VP-level and above placements

Demonstrated success in closing executive searches with complex compensation packages

Operating with an extreme sense of urgency

Proven track record of building relationships with senior executives

Experience managing retained executive searches

Strong understanding of executive compensation structures and negotiation strategies

Exceptional project management skills with ability to manage multiple complex searches simultaneously

Superior written and verbal communication skills

Advanced proficiency with executive search tools and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with both corporate executive recruitment and retained search firms

International search experience

Industry-specific expertise in manufacturing and/or retail

Professional certifications in executive search or HR

Experience with succession planning and leadership development

Strategic thinking and business acumen

Executive presence and professional maturity

Confidentiality and discretion

Network building and relationship management

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