Crucial Hire
Executive Search Manager (Proven Rainmaker)
Crucial Hire, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Executive Search Manager (Proven Rainmaker) — Chicago, IL | On-site
About the Company
At Crucial Hire, we’re not here to be the biggest; we’re here to be the best.
For nearly a decade, we’ve been trusted advisors to CHROs, CEOs, and Boards across Fortune 500s, PE-backed firms, and high-growth companies. We operate with precision, discretion, and results—and we’re inviting an established search professional to raise the bar with us.
About the Role This is not a role for researchers or junior associates. It’s a stage for a
proven rainmaker —someone with loyal clients, a history of
$600K+
in annual billings, and the drive to own their success without corporate politics.
Be the bigger fish
— Your clients see you, not layers of account managers.
Elite work, no politics
— Partner directly with our Founder on marquee retained searches.
Limitless upside
— Uncapped earnings and the freedom to run searches your way.
C-suite credibility
— Leverage Crucial Hire’s 20+ years of warm CHRO/CEO relationships while deepening your own.
Responsibilities
Convert warm introductions into retained engagements and expand your portfolio.
Lead national HR leadership searches ( $100K–$500K+
total comp).
Own and grow relationships with senior executives and Boards.
Operate with autonomy in a high-trust, entrepreneurial culture where results speak louder than politics.
Qualifications
Proven record of
$500K+
annual billings in retained executive search ( $600K+
preferred).
Established network of CHROs, CEOs, and decision-makers in the Fortune 2000 and PE-backed companies.
History of loyalty and repeat business—clients who already call you first.
Precision, follow-through, and boardroom-level presence.
Degree from a respected university; experience with top search firms or corporate talent environments valued.
Required Skills
Demonstrated ability to
win, deliver, and retain
$500K+ in search revenue annually.
Preferred Skills
Experience leading high-stakes HR leadership searches.
Strong consultative client relationship skills.
Pay Range & Compensation Package
Base/Draw:
Minimal or negotiable (role is primarily commission-driven).
Commission:
Uncapped;
tiered splits
with
up to 60–80%
for
$1M+ producers .
Earnings Potential:
Top billers regularly earn
$500K+ annually .
Structure:
High commission, low bureaucracy—built for proven rainmakers.
Location
On-site in Chicago (Gold Coast & Loop)
with client visits; remote-only candidates will not be considered.
This Role Is Not For
Job-hoppers looking for training wheels.
Remote-only candidates, who cannot come to the Chicago Office or see clients in person.
Recruiters without a proven retained (or high-end contingent) client portfolio.
Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.
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For nearly a decade, we’ve been trusted advisors to CHROs, CEOs, and Boards across Fortune 500s, PE-backed firms, and high-growth companies. We operate with precision, discretion, and results—and we’re inviting an established search professional to raise the bar with us.
About the Role This is not a role for researchers or junior associates. It’s a stage for a
proven rainmaker —someone with loyal clients, a history of
$600K+
in annual billings, and the drive to own their success without corporate politics.
Be the bigger fish
— Your clients see you, not layers of account managers.
Elite work, no politics
— Partner directly with our Founder on marquee retained searches.
Limitless upside
— Uncapped earnings and the freedom to run searches your way.
C-suite credibility
— Leverage Crucial Hire’s 20+ years of warm CHRO/CEO relationships while deepening your own.
Responsibilities
Convert warm introductions into retained engagements and expand your portfolio.
Lead national HR leadership searches ( $100K–$500K+
total comp).
Own and grow relationships with senior executives and Boards.
Operate with autonomy in a high-trust, entrepreneurial culture where results speak louder than politics.
Qualifications
Proven record of
$500K+
annual billings in retained executive search ( $600K+
preferred).
Established network of CHROs, CEOs, and decision-makers in the Fortune 2000 and PE-backed companies.
History of loyalty and repeat business—clients who already call you first.
Precision, follow-through, and boardroom-level presence.
Degree from a respected university; experience with top search firms or corporate talent environments valued.
Required Skills
Demonstrated ability to
win, deliver, and retain
$500K+ in search revenue annually.
Preferred Skills
Experience leading high-stakes HR leadership searches.
Strong consultative client relationship skills.
Pay Range & Compensation Package
Base/Draw:
Minimal or negotiable (role is primarily commission-driven).
Commission:
Uncapped;
tiered splits
with
up to 60–80%
for
$1M+ producers .
Earnings Potential:
Top billers regularly earn
$500K+ annually .
Structure:
High commission, low bureaucracy—built for proven rainmakers.
Location
On-site in Chicago (Gold Coast & Loop)
with client visits; remote-only candidates will not be considered.
This Role Is Not For
Job-hoppers looking for training wheels.
Remote-only candidates, who cannot come to the Chicago Office or see clients in person.
Recruiters without a proven retained (or high-end contingent) client portfolio.
Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.
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