Principal Executive Recruiter, ServiceTitan

• 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
• So, if you have the skills but are hesitant to apply because of your background, apply anyway

Desirable

• ServiceTitan is the leading software platform for the trades, powering the businesses that keep the world running. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role sitting at the intersection of talent strategy and business execution
• As the Principal Executive Recruiter, you will own the end-to-end search for ServiceTitan's most consequential hires - VP, SVP, and confidential roles across every function
• You 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. At ServiceTitan, Executive Recruiting is not a support function - it is a strategic driver of growth, and this role sits at the center of that
• You will report directly to the Global Head of Talent Acquisition and partner closely with our C-suite and executive leaders to drive executive hiring. You'll join a 25+ person global TA team organized across GTM, G&A, R&D, and Executive functions - and serve as the point of excellence for executive search across all of them
• 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
• Advise 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
• Maintain a living talent map of executive-level talent across key functions and geographies - including competitors, adjacent industries, and passive candidates in long-term relationships
• 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