Principal Recruiter

Location: Greenwich, Connecticut - Hybrid - 1 Day in Office

Reports to: Senior Director of Talent Acquisition

We are seeking a Principal Executive Recruiter to play a key role in driving full-cycle executive recruiting while acting as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders and executives. This role will focus heavily on Corporate Executive Recruiting, supporting VP, SVP, and C-Suite level searches across the organization. The ideal candidate is a strategic recruiter who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and has experience managing complex, high-visibility searches with discretion and urgency. Someone coming from a retained or contingency executive search agency background is highly preferred.

What you’ll do:

• Own full-cycle executive recruiting for VP, SVP, and C-Suite level roles across corporate functions

• Partner closely with senior executives and hiring leaders to develop search strategies, market mapping, and talent insights

• Build and maintain strong pipelines of executive talent through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and industry engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership teams throughout the search and selection process

• Drive a high-touch candidate experience while managing confidential and complex searches

• Mentor recruiters and share best practices around executive recruiting and sourcing strategies

• Partner with HR and business leaders on succession planning and long-term talent pipeline initiatives

• Track recruiting metrics and market trends to inform hiring decisions and executive talent strategy

• Represent the company externally through networking events, industry partnerships, and employer branding initiatives

What you’ll bring:

• 8+ years of recruiting experience with a strong focus on Executive Recruiting and Corporate Recruiting

• Must have experience managing full-cycle recruiting for VP and C-Suite level roles

• Prior executive search firm or agency recruiting experience strongly preferred

• Proven ability to influence and build credibility with senior executives and stakeholders

• Strong sourcing, networking, and talent mapping capabilities

• Experience managing multiple high-priority executive searches simultaneously

• Proficiency with ATS platforms, sourcing tools, and recruiting technologies

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

• Ability to operate with urgency, professionalism, and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment

What you’ll earn:

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO, company holidays, and parental leave

Paid training and certifications

Legal assistance and identity protection

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

About the company

QXO is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and complementary building products in the United States. The company aims to become the tech-enabled leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and generate outsized value for shareholders. QXO is targeting $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth.

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

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