Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MissionHires is a staffing organization seeking a Senior Executive Recruiter to launch and scale a Direct Hire & Executive Search practice. The role offers significant autonomy and involves building client relationships, managing the recruitment lifecycle, and driving business growth.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow a Direct Hire & Executive Search practice from the ground up
• Develop new client relationships and drive net-new business acquisition
• Expand services and revenue within existing client accounts
• Own the full recruitment lifecycle from business development through placement
• Source, assess, qualify, and present candidates; manage interviews and pipelines
• Negotiate offers, close placements, and ensure successful onboarding
• Create and refine recruiting workflows, processes, and best practices
• Maintain robust client and candidate pipelines to drive consistent revenue
• Partner with executive leadership on practice strategy, planning, and growth initiatives
• Lay the foundation for future team expansion and scalable operations
• Track KPIs, billings, and profitability; report progress to leadership

Skills

• 5+ years of direct hire recruiting experience within an agency environment
• Proven full-desk (360) recruiting experience with ownership from sales to placement
• Demonstrated success in business development, client acquisition, and account growth
• Consistent, quantifiable production history; able to clearly communicate annual billings
• Strong hunter mentality with the ability to create opportunities from scratch
• Excellent negotiation, closing, and relationship management skills
• High energy, competitive, self-driven, and accountable; comfortable with autonomy
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in building a practice and long-term value
• Clear, professional communication and executive presence
• Ability to work independently with minimal structure; willingness to do early-stage build work
• Experience recruiting in manufacturing, automotive, light industrial, skilled trades, logistics, or related operational markets
• Recognition such as President's Club, Top Producer, or Circle of Excellence
• Location: Detroit Metro preferred; strong Eastern/Central time zone remote candidates considered

Benefits

• Aggressive Uncapped Commission Plan
• Profit Sharing Opportunity
• Future Equity / Ownership Potential
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• Company-Paid Dependent Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Flexible Work Environment
• Direct Access to Ownership and Decision Makers
• Significant Autonomy and Entrepreneurial Freedom
• Opportunity to Build and Lead a New Business Unit
• Ability to Shape Strategy, Process, and Growth Initiatives
• Future Team Leadership and Practice Expansion Opportunities
• Established Brand, Client Relationships, and Market Reputation
• Nearly 50 Years of Organizational Stability and Success
• Fast-Paced, Growth-Oriented Culture Focused on Results and Relationships

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