Executive Recruiter

Major Responsibilities/Duties:

• The ER role is focused on developing and expanding new clients for Executive level permanent placement.  The end goal is to develop a strong client base and continually grow the business year over year.   


• ERs work closely with the Paladin’s Business Development Director to identify and pursue top new business prospects in the market.  ERs take a consultative approach with clients to maximize the value Paladin provides at all phases of the recruitment process.


• In this role, you will also recruit to fill positions for your clients.  At times, you may work closely with other Account Managers as a partner to develop business and/or service accounts.  We have a highly collaborative team and a model that allows for lead sharing with split revenue credit.   


• As a Paladin representative, you will be highly visible within the marketing, creative and communications communities cultivating and maintaining Executive level contacts within the industry. You will network within professional associations, online resources and one-on-one. You are also encouraged to participate as a speaker at events or as a spokesperson for public relations efforts.


• In addition to strong previous staffing industry experience, ERs must also have had previous professional experience within at least one of the marketing, creative or communications disciplines. This is an important factor that enables Paladin to provide true peer-to-peer partnerships and counsel to clients and candidates.

Key Attributes and Requirements

• Understands the Paladin brand, value proposition and key points of difference.


• Deep knowledge and understanding of the marketing, creative and communications industry; preferably a minimum of two years direct field experience in the skills we place.


• Proven new business development experience; adept at landing new accounts and expanding existing accounts.


• Consultative approach to client management and reputation for building lasting trusted relationships.


• Strong research skills and business acumen; ability to spot trends, business movements and gather new insights to identify growth opportunities.


• Demonstrates effective telephone marketing skills; ability to turn cold calls into conversations.


• Passion for recruiting and ability to conduct professional phone screens and in-person interviews with mid to C-level professionals; ability to build rapport and immediate confidence.


• Successfully matches candidates to client profiles, creates company profiles and conducts pre-selling of staffing solutions.


• Obtains and uses feedback to enhance customer relationships, continuously improving the quality of service, and increasing profitability.


• Provides career counseling and coaching to current and prospective direct hire candidates.


• Excellent verbal, written, listening, presentation, persuasion and interpersonal skills.


• Reputation for managing stress appropriately; ability to make sound decisions under stress.


• Experience conducting effective Behavioral Interviews and Behavioral Reference Checks.


• Previous experience with forecasting and client account analysis.


• High ethics and stellar industry reputation.

• Demonstrates a high degree of self-motivation and possesses a sense of urgency to achieve outcomes and exceed expectations.


• Demonstrates strong time management skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.


• Demonstrates strong computer proficiency with MS Windows - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

EDUCATION &/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, design, or business related field.


• Minimum of 7 years experience, preferably 2 years experience in marketing or creative fields.


• Staffing industry experience and/or previous experience hiring and managing marketing or creative professionals is highly preferred.