Sr. Executive Search Recruiter / Practice Lead – GTM (Sales or Marketing)

Antharos Recruiting is a highly respected boutique retained executive search firm specializing in leadership hiring for PE-backed and high-growth businesses. They are seeking a senior retained search recruiter or emerging practice leader to expand and develop the practice while executing retained searches for PE-backed and growth-oriented companies nationwide.

Responsibilities:

• Lead retained executive search engagements from origination through completion
• Develop and expand relationships with PE-backed and growth-stage companies
• Execute senior-level GTM searches across Sales or Marketing leadership functions
• Advise clients on talent strategy, compensation trends, and market intelligence
• Manage complex executive searches while maintaining exceptional client and candidate experience
• Partner closely with internal research and delivery teams to optimize search execution
• Contribute to practice growth, market positioning, and long-term business development initiatives

Requirements:

• 10+ years of executive search experience, ideally within a retained environment
• Strong track record of business development and client origination
• Experience executing senior-level GTM searches
• Exposure to private equity-backed, venture-backed, or high-growth environments
• Demonstrated production history, ideally $400K+ annual billings
• Strong consultative communication and executive presence
• Ability to thrive within a remote, performance-oriented culture
• Experience building or leading a practice area
• Existing relationships within key metro markets preferred
• Chicago market connectivity is highly valuable for the Sales practice
• Bachelor's degree preferred