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
Company Overview
MissionHires is an AI hiring platform that provides automated sourcing, screening, and recruitment services. It was founded in 2024, and is headquartered in Miami, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://missionhires.com.