Sales Director - Executive Search
Growth – Director
Location: Remote (see list of approved locations)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $100-120k base + $100-120k commission variable (uncapped), $220k OTE
The Position can be in any of our office markets/states (FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX)
Who We Are...
Let us introduce ourselves.
livingHR is the remote-first, professional services “work agency” created to make work better. We have served over 400+ organizations to provide human-centric, future-of-work ready, HR-managed services, professional services, and products to augment HR and People functions around the world.
livingHR believes in taking exceptional care of our team so they can take exceptional care of our clients, partners, and communities. We are adaptable, entrepreneurial, and always looking to iterate and make improvements, which can come with a lot of change (for the better). If you are looking for a role where no day is ever the same, and you prescribe to the idea that variety is the spice of life, then you will likely enjoy our way of working. The people who find the most success here are those who are willing to be a part of a team, where no task is too big or too small, and feedback is welcomed.
To learn more about our Culture Code, Cares Campaign, and our WeBelong work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion visit our website: https://livinghr.com/.
As a full-time team member, we offer you:
Autonomy & Flexibility: We call it, WfWiMS “Work from Where it Makes Sense,” a philosophy we have had in play since our inception in 2009, and we have no plans to change. This flexibility comes with a responsibility to self-manage and be an exceptional performer. We work remotely and have offices in our hub markets if you want to come in or go onsite with a client and from time to time, we do that too.
Compensation: Competitive, fair, and transparent base salary plus incentives for account growth, retention, and client referrals.
Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, 401k, STD/LTD, life, and telehealth mental health counseling.
Flexible PTO/Paid Holidays: We encourage you to use your time, with a minimum requirement, and provide *23 paid holidays.
A Culture of Impact and Humanity: We care about the impact we make and the humanity we extend to each other, our clients, and our broader community. Learn more about the culture here: https://livinghr.com/culture.
Key Responsibilities
This role sits at the intersection of HR consulting, Executive Search, and talent solutions, responsible for opening new markets, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding our Executive Search footprint across mid-market and enterprise clients.
Core Sales Responsibilities
Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, qualifying, scoping, proposing, and closing new business across consulting, Executive Search, and recruiting services.
Prospect into new accounts to establish relationships with HR, Talent Acquisition, C-suite leaders, and hiring executives seeking high-impact search support.
Build and manage a strong, high-quality pipeline across HR consulting and Executive Search opportunities.
Organize, host, and attend prospect and industry events that position livingHR as a leader in HR transformation and executive talent solutions.
Develop relationships with strategic partners (HR tech, benefits brokers, consultants, communities) to drive referrals for both consulting and Executive Search engagements.
Support co-branded marketing initiatives and host partner-facing events that deepen understanding of our Executive Search practice.
Executive Search & Recruiting–Specific Responsibilities
Consult with clients to understand leadership gaps, role profiles, search strategy, compensation ranges, and success criteria for executive-level and specialized hiring.
Position livingHR’s Executive Search practice—including contingent, retained, and interim leadership solutions—as a strategic partner, not a vendor.
Collaborate with our Search & Delivery teams to build tailored, insights-driven proposals for C-level, VP, Director, and hard-to-fill roles.
Educate prospects on our search process: discovery, market mapping, sourcing, assessments, slate delivery, and candidate experience.
Work with Delivery leaders to set realistic timelines, define search KPIs, and ensure transparent communication throughout each engagement.
Cross-sell recruiting support solutions—including project-based recruiting, Talent Acquisition advisory, and interim TA resources.
Present thought leadership on hiring trends, compensation insights, DEIB in recruiting, and the evolving talent market.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in executive search
- Experience running an executive search practice or consultancy
- Deep understanding of AI and automation in recruitment
- Exceptional relationship-building skills
- Commitment to ethical and inclusive recruiting
- Passion for building culture through leadership
livingHR, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about livingHR, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by livingHR, Inc..
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO is paired with a stated minimum of three weeks annually and additional paid holidays, signaling breadth and encouragement of time away.
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Healthcare Strength — Employer-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability plus company contributions toward medical and dental indicate a robust core health and protection foundation.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents alongside a Family Emergency Fund underscores meaningful support for caregiving and crises.
livingHR, Inc. Insights
What We Do
livingHR is The Work Agency® making work better by building culture, experiences, and talent for growing organizations. An agency built for the people function, we drive employee engagement and business results by tackling organizational culture, change, transformation, talent, and leadership opportunities with a people-first approach. We offer high-impact solutions to take your business to the next level, including: - Create Cultures - Optimize Talent - Modernize People Operations - Humanize Experiences - Search for Great Talent - Transform DEIB Life can be hard. Work doesn't have to be. Let us do the lift on humanizing your workplace.
