Executive Recruiter

Summary

Join Apollo.io as an Executive Recruiter and play a pivotal role in shaping the future leadership of the company. You will be responsible for full-cycle executive recruiting for both technical and business functions, working closely with senior leadership. Leverage your SaaS industry expertise and extensive network to source and hire top executive candidates. Ensure a best-in-class candidate experience and contribute to the development of long-term executive talent acquisition strategies. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of executive recruiting experience in the SaaS industry, a proven track record of success, and exceptional sourcing and communication skills. Apollo.io offers a great compensation package, a supportive remote work environment, and opportunities for career development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in executive recruiting, with dedicated experience in both technical (engineering, product, design) and business leadership roles (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Finance, People, Legal, etc) in the SaaS industry
• Proven success in sourcing and hiring senior-level executives in fast-growing SaaS or tech companies
• Proven record in also management executive recruitment agencies relationships if we decide to go external with a search
• Strong understanding of the unique challenges and nuances of recruiting within the SaaS industry, including technical talent and go-to-market leadership roles
• Extensive network of SaaS executives, including engineers, product, design leaders and GTM executives
• Exceptional sourcing and headhunting skills, with experience using various tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, and industry-specific forums
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior leaders and hiring managers
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex offer processes
• Ability to manage multiple executive searches simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality candidates within tight timelines and with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment process for senior-level technical and business roles, including sourcing, interviewing, candidate management, and offer negotiations
• Leverage your deep understanding of the SaaS industry and its unique talent landscape to identify and engage with top executive candidates for high-impact leadership positions
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of diverse, high-quality executive candidates through proactive sourcing methods, including headhunting, networking, and leveraging industry-specific platforms
• Partner closely with senior leaders and hiring managers to deeply understand the company’s strategic goals, hiring needs, and the ideal executive profile for each role
• Ensure a best-in-class candidate experience by providing clear communication, thoughtful engagement, and a seamless recruitment process from start to finish
• Conduct research on the competitive talent landscape, industry trends, and salary benchmarking to inform recruitment strategies and candidate expectations
• Coordinate and facilitate interview panels, ensuring alignment on candidate evaluation criteria, and guiding hiring teams through the selection process
• Manage the offer process, including salary negotiations, benefits, and any additional candidate considerations. Ensure competitive and compelling offers that align with the company’s compensation philosophy
• Contribute to the development and implementation of long-term executive talent acquisition strategies that align with the company’s growth goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in-house at a high-growth SaaS company or a leading executive search firm focused on the tech industry
• Familiarity with Greenhouse and GEM to manage candidate pipelines and recruitment metrics
• Experience managing relationships with Venture Capitalist internal Talent Acquisition teams
• Demonstrated success in building executive-level recruitment strategies for SaaS companies, especially in scaling environments

Benefits

• Great compensation package
• Remote work environment
• Opportunities for career development