Recruitment Director
Fifteen West ·www.fifteenwest.com
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Director - Energy & Infrastructure Search
$100,000–$140,000 base + uncapped commission + equity path
New York, NY | Hybrid working model
Build New York. Shape the U.S. market. Own the upside.
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth, values-led executive search firm at a pivotal stage of its U.S. expansion. Founded in the last decade and built deliberately outside traditional tech and finance recruitment, the business focuses on sustainability, energy, and infrastructure—sectors with long-term relevance and real-world impact. With a relationship-first mindset, a proven retained-search model, and a track record of disciplined growth through challenging markets, the firm offers a platform where senior recruiters can genuinely build, influence, and create long-term wealth.
The Director – Energy & Infrastructure Search will play a hands-on leadership role in scaling the New York operation, billing at pace while shaping strategy, culture, and the future leadership bench across the U.S.
Role Highlights
– Build and scale the New York desk as a core pillar of the U.S. growth strategy
– Run a full 360 desk, winning and delivering retained and contingent searches
– Sit at the senior leadership table from day one with real strategic influence
– Lead by example as a high-performing biller in the U.S. market
– Partner closely with U.S. and international leaders to grow accounts and teams
You Will Need
– Proven success billing in the U.S. recruitment or executive search market
– Strong business development capability with senior clients
– Experience in energy, infrastructure, cleantech, or adjacent markets
– Confidence operating in an early-stage, high-autonomy environment
– A people-first leadership style with appetite to hire and mentor others
Why You’ll Love It
– Clear, transparent path to equity in a privately owned business
– High-trust, low-ego leadership with no micromanagement
– Exceptional performance story, including a retained-search success rate near total completion
– Average U.S. fees well above market norms across retained and contingent work
– Opportunity to shape incentives, training, and long-term U.S. strategy
– Long-term potential to run the New York office and step into broader U.S. leadership
Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering company.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. We strive to create and maintain a workplace where everyone can use their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and where all decisions are based on merit.
Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.
$100,000–$140,000 base + uncapped commission + equity path
New York, NY | Hybrid working model
Build New York. Shape the U.S. market. Own the upside.
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth, values-led executive search firm at a pivotal stage of its U.S. expansion. Founded in the last decade and built deliberately outside traditional tech and finance recruitment, the business focuses on sustainability, energy, and infrastructure—sectors with long-term relevance and real-world impact. With a relationship-first mindset, a proven retained-search model, and a track record of disciplined growth through challenging markets, the firm offers a platform where senior recruiters can genuinely build, influence, and create long-term wealth.
The Director – Energy & Infrastructure Search will play a hands-on leadership role in scaling the New York operation, billing at pace while shaping strategy, culture, and the future leadership bench across the U.S.
Role Highlights
– Build and scale the New York desk as a core pillar of the U.S. growth strategy
– Run a full 360 desk, winning and delivering retained and contingent searches
– Sit at the senior leadership table from day one with real strategic influence
– Lead by example as a high-performing biller in the U.S. market
– Partner closely with U.S. and international leaders to grow accounts and teams
You Will Need
– Proven success billing in the U.S. recruitment or executive search market
– Strong business development capability with senior clients
– Experience in energy, infrastructure, cleantech, or adjacent markets
– Confidence operating in an early-stage, high-autonomy environment
– A people-first leadership style with appetite to hire and mentor others
Why You’ll Love It
– Clear, transparent path to equity in a privately owned business
– High-trust, low-ego leadership with no micromanagement
– Exceptional performance story, including a retained-search success rate near total completion
– Average U.S. fees well above market norms across retained and contingent work
– Opportunity to shape incentives, training, and long-term U.S. strategy
– Long-term potential to run the New York office and step into broader U.S. leadership
Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering company.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. We strive to create and maintain a workplace where everyone can use their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and where all decisions are based on merit.
Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.
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Where is the Recruitment Director job located?
The Recruitment Director role with Fifteen West is based in New York City, US. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Recruitment Director role remote?
Yes — the Recruitment Director position at Fifteen West is hybrid. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Recruitment Director role pay?
Fifteen West lists the Recruitment Director role at USD 100,000–140,000 per year.
Is the Recruitment Director role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Fifteen West.
What experience level is the Recruitment Director role?
The Recruitment Director position is aimed at director-level candidates.
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