Principal Executive Recruiter

About the role

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role sitting at the intersection of talent strategy and business execution. The Principal Executive Recruiter will own the end-to-end search for ServiceTitan's most consequential hires - VP, SVP, and confidential roles across every function. They will serve as a trusted advisor to our most senior leaders, delivering not just candidates but market intelligence, competitive insight, and a point of view on talent.

Responsibilities

• Own the Executive Search Function

• Lead full-cycle executive searches for VP, SVP, and proactive roles globally, from intake through offer close and onboarding handoff

• Serve as the primary point of contact and strategic advisor to C-suite hiring managers throughout each search

• Design and execute bespoke search strategies for each role - including market mapping, target company lists, outreach sequencing, and candidate positioning

• Manage a small portfolio of concurrent confidential searches with rigorous discretion and timeline discipline

• Deliver Strategic Partnership to Senior Leaders

• Build trusted relationships with the CPO, CFO, CTPO, General Counsel, and other functional heads to deeply understand their organizational needs and long-term talent vision

• Present candidate slates, market benchmarks, and competitive intelligence in polished, executive-ready formats

• Advisory stakeholders on organizational design, leveling, and talent availability when headcount plans are being built - not just filled

• Influence offer strategy, compensation structure, and negotiation posture for critical executive hires

• Build the Pipeline Before You Need It

• Partner with the People team leadership on succession planning frameworks for VP+ roles and key leadership positions globally

• Cultivate a proprietary network of executives who trust ServiceTitan as a destination employer, even before a role is open

• Operate with Data and Market Intelligence

• Develop and deliver regular executive talent market reports covering compensation trends, supply/demand dynamics, and competitor moves

• Track and report executive search metrics - time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, diversity of slate, and source of hire - to the Head of TA and People leadership

• Partner with Total Rewards and Finance on exec-level compensation benchmarking and equity modeling for offer scenarios

• Elevate ServiceTitan's Executive Brand

• Serve as a brand ambassador to high-caliber executive talent, delivering a world-class candidate experience that reflects ServiceTitan's culture and ambition

• Partner with Communications and Marketing on executive employer branding narratives for target markets

• Represent ServiceTitan at executive-level industry events, forums, and networks to build brand credibility with senior leaders

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience, with 5+ years placing successful VP+ level leaders at high-growth technology companies - in-house, retained search firm, or both

• Demonstrated ability to run confidential, complex searches with senior-level discretion and stakeholder management acuity

• Expert-level command of executive sourcing strategies - direct outreach, network mapping, research methodologies, and LinkedIn Recruiter/Gem/similar tools

• Experience advising C-suite stakeholders as a trusted thought partner, not just a transactional recruiter

• Deep fluency in executive compensation structures, including equity programs and long-term incentive design at growth-stage and pre/post-IPO companies

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - you write compelling outreach, give tight executive presentations, and know when to speak and when to listen

• Strong command of executive search metrics and the ability to use data to drive decisions and report to leadership

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting across global markets with cultural fluency for cross-border candidate dynamics

• Background in or deep familiarity with enterprise B2B SaaS, vertical SaaS, or field service software markets

• Prior retained search firm experience alongside corporate TA experience

• Experience partnering on C-1 succession planning processes

Skills

• Expertise in executive sourcing strategies

• Strategic partnership and thought leadership

• Data-driven decision-making

• Compensation and equity structuring

• Effective communication and presentation skills

• Global market knowledge and cultural fluency

• Executive-level recruiting experience

• Success in high-growth technology companies

Benefits

Great work is rewarded through Bonusly, peer-nominated awards, and more. Holistic health and wellness benefits include company-paid medical, dental, and vision (with 100% employer paid options and 90% coverage for dependents), FSA and HSA, 401k match, and telehealth options including memberships to One Medical. Support for Titans at all stages of life includes parental leave and support, up to $20k in fertility services (i.e. IUI and IVF), surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement, on demand maternity support through Maven Maternity, free breast milk shipping through Maven Milk, pet insurance, legal advisory services, financial planning tools, and more.

Pay

Actual compensation within a range is determined by factors including relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and performance. In addition to base salary, our total compensation package includes an annual bonus, equity, and a holistic suite of benefits.

Schedule

Flextime, recognition, and support for autonomous work are provided to ensure Titans can thrive in their roles.