Executive Recruiter

Executive Search Consultant

Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) is actively seeking motivated, relationship-focused professionals to join our growing executive search team. Whether you're launching your career or bringing recruiting, sales, customer service, or industry experience, we provide the training, tools, and support to help you succeed.

Since 1983, DRI has been recognized as a leading executive search firm specializing in customized employment solutions across a wide range of industries.

• Recognition & Rewards:
  Be recognized for your performance through incentive programs, team celebrations, and career achievement opportunities.
• Unlimited Earning Potential:
  Benefit from an uncapped commission structure that rewards your success.
• Structured Training & Mentorship:
  Industry‑leading onboarding through Next Level Exchange (the #1 recruiter training platform), combined with hands‑on coaching and mentorship.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and additional employee‑focused benefits.
• Career Advancement:
  Defined growth paths and leadership opportunities within a nationally recognized search firm.
• Professional Development:
  Access to continuous learning, recruiting technology, and industry‑specific training programs.
• Collaborative Culture:
  Join a relationship‑focused organization built on teamwork, accountability, and positively impacting others.
• Established Brand & Reputation:
  Work alongside tenured recruiters supporting Fortune 500 companies and high‑growth organizations nationwide.

As an Executive Search Consultant, you will play a key role in identifying, attracting, interviewing, and presenting top‑tier talent for leadership and mission‑critical positions. You will build relationships with candidates, develop expertise within a specialized industry, and help connect professionals with meaningful career opportunities.

• Identify and engage top talent through sourcing, networking, referrals, research, and outreach activities.
• Conduct candidate interviews and evaluate qualifications, experience, and career objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Develop industry knowledge and stay informed on hiring trends, market conditions, and talent movement.
• Present qualified candidates and provide insight throughout the search process.
• Maintain accurate records and activity within recruiting systems and databases.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver exceptional recruiting outcomes.

• Previous recruiting, sales, customer service, account management, or professional experience is preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable building relationships and engaging with professionals over the phone and through outreach efforts.
• A proactive, goal‑oriented mindset with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Resilience, persistence, and the ability to stay motivated through challenges.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working onsite in our office in Solon, OH.

Direct Recruiters, Inc. is a relationship‑focused executive search firm providing contingency, retained search, and staffing solutions across healthcare, technology, manufacturing, automation, supply chain, and other specialized industries. DRI partners with organizations throughout North America to recruit, acquire, and retain high‑impact talent for mission‑critical positions. The company is known for its industry expertise, long‑standing partnerships, and collaborative culture focused on helping candidates, clients, and employees succeed.

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