Executive Recruiter- Marketing & Creative
You’ve worked in an agency. You know the pace, the polish, the pressure of a client call gone sideways. Now build the teams that make agencies great- without the 11pm deck revisions.
SkyWater Search Partners is hiring a full desk Marketing & Creative Recruiter to own client relationships and candidate pipeline, placing account management, strategy, design, and creative talent into top advertising agencies across the Twin Cities and beyond. You’ll step into a practice with warm, evergreen client relationships and an active pipeline ready to work from day one.
What You’ll Do:
- Run a full desk- source and screen candidates while developing and managing your own agency client relationships
- Recruit for client-service, account management, strategy, design, and creative roles (Assistant Account Executive through Senior Account Manager)
- Advise clients who expect polish and fast turnaround; ask smart questions and hold your own with skeptical pushback
- Draft your own client and candidate communications – you’ll get real coaching, not a script
Who You Are:
- You’ve worked in agency life- account services or a similar client-facing role — and while the pace was intense, you never lost your love for the industry
- Poised, gracious, and buttoned-up under pressure- sloppy communication isn’t in your vocabulary
- A self-starter who doesn’t need a push to pick up the phone or chase the next lead
- Coachable and hungry to build a long-term career here
What Sets Us Apart:
- Unlimited Earning Potential: One of the most competitive compensation structures in the market, including uncapped commission — earn as much as you’re driven to achieve.
- Technology & Marketing Tools: Every recruiter is equipped with AI tools, a LinkedIn Recruiter license, and a fully integrated Bullhorn ATS.
- Training & Mentorship: Hands-on training, a structured onboarding program, assigned mentors, monthly company-wide trainings, and an open-door policy for ongoing support.
- Referred Revenue Opportunities: Collaboration is core to our success- earn commission on revenue you refer across the organization.
- Flexibility: A hybrid work model with coordinated in-office days, unlimited PTO, and a high-trust environment that promotes autonomy and accountability.
- Culture: Authentic, collaborative, and fun- quarterly meetings, happy hours, holiday parties, and family events. We also give back through community initiatives like Feed My Starving Children, Adopt-a-Highway, and Smile Network.
Apply online or reach out directly to Jordan McGuire, Recruiting & Development Manager — jmcguire@skywatersearch.com
Responsibilities
- Identify and cultivate new business opportunities, including new clients and search partners.
- Partner with marketing and creative industry clients to understand their hiring needs and provide strategic recruitment solutions.
- Recruit and attract top marketing and creative professionals, from brand strategists and digital marketers to designers and content creators.
- Develop innovative sourcing strategies to engage high-quality talent.
- Screen all resumes for qualifications and position requirements while maintaining an up-to-date internal database.
- Conduct preliminary interviews with qualified candidates and refer them for further interviews.
- Manage the full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and placement.
- Stay informed about marketing and creative industry trends to serve as a knowledgeable consultant to both candidates and clients.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Undergraduate degree in a business, entrepreneurship, psychology, or technology-related field
- A team player who is also highly motivated by individual results.
- 1-3 years of experience in recruiting, human resources, marketing, sales, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of marketing and creative roles—including digital marketing, brand strategy, social media, and design.
- A polished business professional with strong executive presence.
- Self-driven, highly competitive, and results-oriented.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
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ABOUT SKYWATER SEARCH
Start with your Short List
Led by a group of seasoned search industry professionals, SkyWater Search Partners brings new focus to a novel concept, “Short List Search.” Our purpose is to leave a lasting impression on the clients we serve by providing individuals who will make a measurable difference in their business. We strive to consistently deliver great results to our clients in a very timely manner.
Practice Areas
Our practice areas are led by highly experienced executive recruiters who take great care in fully understanding client requirements and candidate qualifications.
• Accounting and Finance
• Information Technology
• Operations
• Engineering
• Sales
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Legal
• Construction
• Supply Chain
• Consumer Package Goods (CPG)
Founded on long-standing relationships and hundreds of successful placements throughout the Twin Cities business community, SkyWater Search Partners is a proven resource for clients and candidates looking to quickly and confidently explore their “short list” of best choices. Count on us to find the best people – and the best fit.
