Executive Recruiter Job at The Keller Group in Phoenix

The Keller Group is growing - and we're on the hunt for a sharp, driven Executive Recruiter to join our Marketing & Digital recruitment division. This isn't just any recruiting role. We're looking for a self-starter who gets marketing - meaning you've recruited top talent across technical marketing functions before, or you've rolled up your sleeves in a marketing career yourself and want to bring that expertise to talent acquisition. If you're fueled by curiosity, thrive in a fast-moving environment, are excited about connecting top-tier marketing professionals with their dream opportunities, we want to hear from you!

What Sets The Keller Group Apart

• Unlimited Earning Potential: High commissions + performance bonuses. We're a 100% commission based organization. No limits. Results = High Rewards!
• Remote Flexibility: Work wherever you're most productive. We're a team of high-performers who take ownership, stay dialed in, and deliver results that speak for themselves. Trust and accountability keep us moving - because when one of us wins, the whole team wins.
• Autonomy & Ownership: This is the perfect place for self-starters who thrive without hand-holding or micromanagement. You drive your own success while knowing a supportive team has your back. It's your career - run with it and see how high you can soar!
• Perks that Fuel Us: From spa outings and happy hours to performance-based retreats and team dinners, we know how to celebrate wins.

A Day in the Life

As an Executive Marketing Recruiter at The Keller Group, you'll be both a strategist and a storyteller - using your marketing background and people skills to build lasting connections. You can expect to:

• Source Creatively & Strategically: Go beyond basic outreach by developing targeted search plans that leverage CRM tools, digital platforms, and relationship-driven networking to build deep pipelines of top technical marketing talent.
• Craft Messaging that Converts: Design personalized outreach that resonates with both active and passive candidates - tailored to their career goals, skill sets, and the unique value of each client opportunity.
• Own the Full Recruiting Lifecycle: Lead every step of the process - from talent identification and market mapping, to interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding - executing with precision and consistency.
• Pitch with Market Authority: Confidently position job opportunities by drawing on a strong understanding of client strategy, team dynamics, and industry trends, ensuring candidates see the bigger picture of their potential impact.
• Drive Research-Backed Decisions: Monitor evolving marketing roles, emerging digital skill sets, and competitive hiring trends to inform recruitment strategy and maintain credibility with both candidates and clients.
• Champion the Candidate Experience: Deliver a thoughtful, high-touch process built on clear communication, timely feedback, and empathy - leaving every candidate with a positive impression, whether they are hired or not.
• Own Your Metrics: You'll have clear performance goals tied to sourcing activity, candidates submissions, placements, and revenue. These benchmarks aren't just numbers - they are designed to keep you on track, measure your success, and push you to consistently raise the bar.

Who Thrives Here

This role is ideal for a highly motivated and take-charge professional that isn't afraid to go above and beyond. We’re looking for someone who:

• Is Marketing Savvy: Possesses a deep understanding of the full marketing landscape - digital marketing, paid media, brand and product marketing, paid search, communications, PR and media relations, B2B/B2C, and more. Comfortable navigating both corporate and agency environments and cultures.
• High-Performing + Sense of Urgency: Thrives in a fast-paced environment where time is money. Balances multiple priorities while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Acts with purpose and speed, anticipating challenges, and adapting quickly.
• Adaptable & Determined: Excels at pivoting quickly when priorities shift, staying focused and effective even when results aren't immediate. Understands recruiting requires patience, stamina, and persistence.
• Consultative & Trusted Advisor: Builds strong, lasting relationships with candidates and serves as a trusted partner and knowledgeable confidant. Leverages deep market insight to provide guidance on companies, positions, hiring trends, and career strategies. Offers actionable resume tips, interview advice, and strategic counsel, helping candidates make informed decisions.
• Discernment & Marketing Expertise: Cuts through the fluff by leveraging deep marketing knowledge to thoroughly vet candidates. Can distinguish between real skill and buzzword-heavy resumes and language, ensuring only top-tier talent moves forward and maintaining credibility with clients and candidates alike.

Roles and Requirements

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Writing/Editing, Marketing, and Research
• Industries: Marketing Services, Staffing and Recruiting, and Advertising Services

Phoenix, AZ location and compensation details are provided in the job posting context and may be subject to change.