Job Description

About Ten Solutions

Ten Solutions is a Retained Executive Search firm specializing in placing high-impact professionals in leadership roles. We are a high-level recruitment business focused on delivering elite talent to our clients.

We are expanding our recruiting team and seeking experienced, results-driven Executive Recruiters who can drive placements and close deals. If you are a hunter, not an HR professional , and have a proven track record of success in retained search or executive recruiting , this is an opportunity to earn significant commissions in a performance-driven environment.

Position: Executive Recruiter Retained Search

• Location: Remote (U.S. Only)
• Compensation: Commission-Based (Potential Base Salary After 90 Days)
• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Why Join Ten Solutions?

• High Commissions Earn based on retained searches, with structured commission tiers.
• Serious Earning Potential A skilled recruiter can easily exceed six figures .
• No Business Development Required We bring in the clients; your job is to fill roles and close placements .
• Structured, Proven Process We provide proven search methods, sourcing strategies, and support so you can focus on placing candidates.
• Exclusive Talent Solutions Upsells While recruiters do not handle sales, you may upsell additional talent solutions for an additional commission.
• Performance-Based Growth Base salary and leadership opportunities available for top-performing recruiters .

What You Will Do

Candidate Sourcing & Recruitment

• Source, qualify, and place Director+ level candidates for retained search clients.
• Use deep sourcing strategies (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, direct outreach).
• Cold-call, engage, and sell high-level candidates on career moves.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting (sourcing, screening, interview prep, offer negotiation).

Execution & Search Management

• Follow our structured retained search process from intake to placement.
• Work closely with the Ten Solutions team and hiring managers .
• Ensure consistent, high-quality candidate pipelines and timely client updates.

Upselling Talent Solutions (Optional for Additional Commission)

• While business development is separate , recruiters can upsell additional talent solutions to clients they are already working with.
• All sales processes are managed internally; recruiters can refer opportunities for additional compensation.

Who We Want

• Experienced recruiters only Minimum five years in executive search, retained search, or sales-driven recruiting .
• Hunters, not HR professionals This is a high-energy, performance-driven role.
• Proven closer You must be able to sell candidates on opportunities and move quickly to close deals.
• Self-motivated and competitive You thrive in an environment where results equal income .
• Process-driven You can follow a structured approach to search execution.
• Excellent communication skills You know how to engage, persuade, and negotiate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in executive recruiting, retained search, or sales-driven talent acquisition.
• Strong track record of placing Director+ level candidates .
• Experience with CRM/ATS tools, Boolean search, and direct sourcing .
• Strong consultative selling and candidate engagement skills .
• Ability to work independently while following Ten Solutions' structured search methodology.

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