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Senior Associate - Executive Search

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Vi

Remote
Posted on Feb 11, 2026

Senior Associate - Executive Search

  • Talent
  • Remote (EST/PST/CT)

Description

Role Summary

We are looking for a Senior Associate who lives at the intersection of strategic consulting and high-stakes recruitment. This isn't a high-volume "CV-slinging" role. You will be the architect of leadership teams, identifying and landing the Go-To-Market (GTM) talent.

What You’ll Do

You will own the end-to-end execution of executive searches, acting as both a strategic advisor to our clients and a relentless "hunter" in the market.

  • Market Mapping & Intelligence: Go beyond LinkedIn. You’ll use a research-first approach to map competitive landscapes, identifying the hidden "game-changers" within the SaaS and startup ecosystems.
  • The Hunt: You have the grit to track down top-tier talent. You’ll craft bespoke outreach strategies that cut through the noise and grab the attention of elite GTM leaders who aren't looking for a job.
  • Strategic Assessment: You aren't just checking boxes. You will conduct deep-dive interviews to assess not just "can they do the job," but "can they thrive in this specific startup’s culture and stage?"
  • Sales & Negotiation: You are the closer. You’ll manage the delicate dance of executive negotiations, selling the vision of our client partners while navigating complex compensation and equity structures.
  • Client Partnership: Act as a right hand to founders and VCs, providing real-time market feedback, refining ideal candidate profiles, and managing the search process with high transparency.

The Profile: Who You Are

We are looking for a "Swiss Army Knife" of executive search—someone who is as comfortable with a spreadsheet of market data as they are on a high-pressure closing call.

  • The Experience: 3–6 years in executive search or specialized GTM recruiting, ideally with exposure to the high-growth tech/startup space.
  • The Hunter Mentality: You possess a relentless drive. You don’t wait for applicants; you find the best person for the role, no matter how deep they are buried in an organization.
  • Strategic Mindset: You understand how a Sales or Marketing function scales. You can speak the language of CAC, LTV, and ARR with founders.
  • Sales Prowess: You are a persuasive communicator. You can articulate a compelling narrative that moves a passive executive from "not interested" to "when can I meet the founder?"
  • Resilience: The startup world moves fast and changes daily. You are comfortable with ambiguity and can pivot your strategy without losing momentum.