Executive Search Team Lead

Executive Search Team Lead

Company: Social Discovery Ventures

Location: Worldwide (Remote)

Social Discovery Ventures is seeking an experienced and strategic Executive Search Team Lead to build, mentor, and lead a high-performing recruitment team focused on identifying and placing top-tier executive talent across our portfolio companies and network.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of our executive search function, combining hands-on recruiting expertise with team leadership and strategic business development. You'll work with C-suite executives, boards, and growing companies to understand their most critical hiring needs and deliver exceptional talent solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of executive search professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Develop and execute executive search strategies aligned with company objectives and client needs
• Build and maintain relationships with senior-level candidates, industry leaders, and key stakeholders
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for executive-level positions including sourcing, vetting, interviewing, and placement
• Identify market trends, competitive intelligence, and talent landscape insights to inform recruitment strategy
• Collaborate with portfolio company leadership to understand organizational needs and cultural fit requirements
• Track performance metrics, recruitment KPIs, and deliver regular reporting to leadership
• Contribute to business development by identifying new executive search opportunities and expanding our client base
• Establish best practices, processes, and tools to optimize team efficiency and candidate experience

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of executive search, recruitment, or talent acquisition experience
• Proven track record of successfully placing C-level and senior management professionals
• 2+ years of team leadership or management experience
• Strong understanding of executive compensation, benefits, and contract negotiation
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple concurrent searches
• Comfort with remote work and virtual collaboration tools
• Strong organizational and analytical capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in venture capital, private equity, or portfolio company operations
• Experience recruiting for technology, SaaS, or growth-stage companies
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS systems, and recruitment technology platforms
• MBA or advanced business degree

This is a fully remote position offering flexibility and the opportunity to work with a dynamic, innovative organization. You'll have direct access to leadership and the chance to shape the future of our talent acquisition function.

💰 Compensation not publicly listed. Market estimate for similar roles: from $80K, varying by experience and location.