Director of Executive Search & Recruitment

Leadervest Inc. is expanding and seeking a high-performing Director of Executive Search & Recruitment to lead senior-level searches and develop strategic client relationships across Canada and the United States.

This is a fully remote, work-from-home role designed for experienced recruiters who want to operate at a high level while collaborating with some of the top-producing recruiters in the country. You will work alongside industry-leading billers, gaining insight from their success while also be mentored to take your game to the next level.

The Role – Director of Executive Search & Recruitment

This is a 360-desk role focused primarily on business development, client advisory, and revenue generation, with recruitment execution supported by strong internal resources and collaboration.

The Director will take a sales-driven approach to executive search, building long-term client partnerships and securing high-level mandates while delivering exceptional outcomes for both clients and candidates.

This role is ideal for a recruiter who thrives in a client-facing, relationship-driven environment, enjoys winning new business, and wants to operate in a firm where top producers collaborate and elevate each other’s performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead executive search and senior recruitment engagements across Canada and the United States
• Develop and manage a 360 recruitment desk, with a strong focus on business development and client acquisition
• Build long-term relationships with C-suite executives, founders, and senior leadership teams
• Secure new search mandates through consultative sales and strategic networking
• Identify and attract top-tier candidates for executive and senior leadership roles
• Oversee the full executive search lifecycle, including market mapping, candidate engagement, and offer negotiation
• Deliver hiring strategy insights, market intelligence, and compensation benchmarks to clients
• Collaborate with other top-producing recruiters within Leadervest to deliver exceptional results
• Mentor and support other consultants as the firm grows

Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of experience in agency recruitment or executive search
• Demonstrated success operating a 360 recruitment desk with a strong emphasis on business development and revenue generation
• Experience working in the Canadian and/or U.S. recruitment markets
• Proven track record of consistent billings and successful placements
• Strong consultative sales ability and relationship-building skills
• Ability to operate independently within a remote, entrepreneurial environment
• Interest in mentoring and collaborating with other high-performing recruiters
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client advisory skills

Why Join Leadervest

• Fully remote work-from-home environment
• Opportunity to work alongside top producers in the recruitment industry and learn from leading billers
• A collaborative culture where experienced recruiters mentor and elevate each other
• Entrepreneurial firm focused on results, relationships, and long-term client partnerships
• Competitive compensation tied directly to performance and revenue generation
• Opportunity to build a strong personal brand within a growing executive search firm

This is a 100% commission-based role (no base salary) with uncapped earning potential, and top performers can earn $250-500K CAD.

How to Apply

All inquiries and applications will be handled with strict confidentiality. Qualified candidates with a strong background in executive search, recruitment business development, and client advisory are encouraged to apply.