Executive Recruiter
Red Kite Recruiting
Chicago, IL · Posted October 27, 2026
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About the job
We are unable to hire in California.
If you are located in Colorado, Ohio, or Illinois, you are encouraged to apply.
Are you a networking obsessed, tech-savvy individual that craves a position that will pay you for your talents, rather than your tenure? Are you competitive? Are you someone who loves to juggle many things at once? If so, you may be the perfect fit for an Associate Recruiter role with Red Kite Recruiting!
Red Kite Recruiting is a boutique, woman-owned recruiting firm specializing in the nationwide placement of talent in the food manufacturing space! We are fully remote with employees on 3 continents! We are part of the Sanford Rose Associates Network, the 9th Largest Retained Search Firm in the Americas.
Candidates who meet the following background requirements will be considered:
A proven track record of inside or outside sales in the food industry.
Strong communication, time management, organization and technical skills.
The ability to work independently as part of a remote team, with a proactive, positive attitude.
In 90 days, you will:
Complete comprehensive facilitated foundation training that covers recruiting, business development, and sales development.
Continue mastering our company processes, tools, food industry knowledge, and the individual goals necessary to be successful.
Proactively source passive candidates through target outbound recruiting, networking, and innovative sourcing tactics.
Establish trust and a meaningful relationship within our team, our clients, and our candidates.
Be part of the recruiting process from initial kickoff meetings with clients to placement.
In 6 months, you will:
Demonstrate the ability to attract, influence, negotiate and close passive talent through your expertise in Recruiting and passion for the business.
Begin to develop your own clients.
Develop a deep understanding of the food industry and our client's needs so that you can craft compelling messages to the passive marketplace.
Partner with hiring managers to build layered sourcing strategies aligned to hiring objectives.
Master our company processes and technical tools.
Earn the perk of having a dedicated researcher to support your business.
In 1 Year, you will:
Manage your own clients while executing the full cycle recruiting process including running search kick-off calls & client update meetings.
Be an expert in the food manufacturing industry; confidently providing strategic direction and advice to your clients and candidates.
Identify areas for business development growth.
Deliver an effective and seamless hiring process that provides positive experiences for clients and candidates.
What's in it for you?
Generous PTO
Benefits : Medical & Dental insurance plus a retirement with a company match
Tools : We invest in the most current and relevant tools to allow you to be successful
Competitive base salary plus uncapped commissions and team building incentives, including ongoing contests and an annual Presidents Club trip for high achievers.
Continued growth and training : We believe that you should never stop learning. We enjoy attending various recruiting conferences and industry trade shows each year to learn about the latest recruiting strategies, trends, and tools.
We'd like to hear from you if you meet these basic qualifications:
You hold 3-5 years of inside sales experience and are accustomed to being on the phone.
Your drive and initiative come from within. For you, work is not an obligation, but an opportunity.
You connect dots. Problem solving and networking comes naturally to you.
You have the desire to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
You are committed to self-growth and learning; you seek to enhance your personal and professional development through books, podcasts, classes, seminars, etc.
You are ethical, honest & kind.
First-year Associate Recruiters start at a 50k base salary with performance bonuses and commission. First-year OTE target is 60-85k. Second-year recruiters should expect to earn six figures.