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Executive Recruiter

Relate Search
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey with Relate Search?

We’re looking for driven professionals who love developing business, consulting, and recruiting. Our team is dedicated to making connections that matter and driving business growth. If you're a hustler, a collaborator, and a problem solver, we want you to join us on this incredible journey.


About Relate Search

Relate Search is a Woman, Minority, and LGBTQIA owned executive and professional search firm connecting top talent with meaningful opportunities. With deep expertise in Supply Chain & Operations, Technology, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, and Accounting & Finance, we deliver people-first recruiting solutions that drive lasting impact.


What You’ll Get from Us

  • The Team: Work alongside some of the most skilled recruiters in the industry, trained by leading national firms and driven by collaboration, not competition.
  • The Lifestyle: Experience true flexibility with remote work from anywhere, unlimited vacation, and the ability to design a career that supports your life. Not the other way around.
  • The Fun: We take our clients, candidates, and results seriously, but we also have a heck of a lot of fun along the way.
  • The Integrity: We believe transparency, honesty, and doing the right thing are non-negotiable parts of how we do business.
  • The Culture: Our founders lead with empathy and purpose, creating a people-first culture where your growth, happiness, and success truly matter.


What We Expect from You

  • Drive Growth: Identify, pursue, and develop new business opportunities across your sector, bringing a consultative, strategic approach to every conversation.
  • Own the Process: Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, from client intake and candidate sourcing to offer negotiation and placement, delivering a smooth and professional experience at every step.
  • Build Relationships: Nurture strong partnerships with both clients and candidates, taking the time to understand their goals and ensuring long-term alignment.
  • Source Strategically: Leverage tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo, and Loxo and to uncover top-tier talent and hard-to-find skill sets.
  • Be a Trusted Advisor: Provide consultative insights and creative solutions that help clients attract, hire, and retain the best professionals in the market.


Who You Are

  • Experienced & Proven: You bring at least 2 years of success in recruitment or sales, with a track record of hitting and exceeding goals.
  • Curious & Coachable: You’re hungry to learn, open to feedback, and always looking for ways to elevate your craft and sharpen your edge.
  • Adaptable & Agile: You thrive in a dynamic, fast-changing environment where creativity and problem-solving are key.
  • A Communicator: You’re articulate, thoughtful, and confident in how you engage with clients, candidates, and colleagues alike.
  • Driven by Purpose: You’re motivated by connection, impact, and the satisfaction of helping others achieve success.


At Relate Search, your success drives ours. We reward performance, experience, and impact—because great recruiting deserves to be recognized. First-year earnings typically range from $70,000 to $150,000, depending on experience, location, and results. With strong variable earning potential, there’s no cap on what high performers can achieve.


You’ll also enjoy unlimited PTO, a fully remote work environment, a 401(k), and comprehensive benefits that support your wellbeing, flexibility, and balance. Here, you can grow your career and love the way you work. If you're ready to be part of something special, apply now and let's write the next chapter of your career together.


Relate Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to building inclusive teams where everyone belongs. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $70,000 - $150,000

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