Job Location: Minnetonka

Executive Recruiter- Engineering & Operations

  • Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52956

Step into an established book of business- Warm clients, a real pipeline, and a desk that’s yours to run.

SkyWater Search Partners is looking to add an experienced Recruiter to our Engineering & Construction practice. This is a unique opportunity to step into an evolving market with an existing book of business, while having the autonomy to build, grow, and shape your own niche within the Engineering & Construction space.

What You’ll Do:

  • Run a full desk split roughly 50/50 between client development and candidate recruiting
  • Take over warm, existing client relationships in Engineering & Construction and grow them further
  • Identify, source, and place top engineering and construction talent for clients across the market
  • Act as a true talent partner to clients — consulting on hiring strategy, not just filling reqs
Who You Are:

  • Recruiting experience with at least 3 years of recruiting experience under your belt
  • Open on desk type, too: corporate/in-house, half-desk agency, or full agency recruiting backgrounds are all welcome
  • Manufacturing, engineering, or construction recruiting experience is a nice-to-have, not a requirement — we care more about how you operate than which industry you’ve placed into before
  • Self-motivated and results-driven; you care about outcomes, not activity metrics
  • Excited by the idea of an established starting point with real room to build something of you
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

 

 

Executive Recruiter- Marketing & Creative 

  • Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52955

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
 

Director of Business Development

  • Location: Minnetonka
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52937

We are partnering with a specialized real estate advisory firm that supports high-net-worth clients through complex 1031 exchange strategies. The firm has been rapidly increasing it’s annual transaction volume and is known for delivering highly consultative, relationship-driven solutions, not product sales.

This is a true origination role focused on building Centers of Influence (COI), particularly within top law firms, to generate long-term deal flow.
 

Director of Business Development

  • Location: Minnetonka
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52898

I am partnered with multi-billion dollar and growing, global investment firm focused on delivering differentiated credit and alternative investment strategies to institutional investors. As the firm continues to expand its presence in North America, we are seeking a highly motivated Business Development/Capital Formation professional to help drive capital raising efforts and build long-term relationships across the U.S. market.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth platform with strong investment capabilities and increasing brand momentum, working directly with senior leadership to shape and execute the firm’s North American distribution strategy.

Experience in institutional sales is required. Exposure to credit, hedge fund, alternative investment strategies or private equity secondaries is desired.

*Position is based on the East Coast and requires the ability to travel.

f you’re interested in hearing more, please contact Jamende@skywatersearch.com

Director of Client Development

  • Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52878

Director of Client Development & Operations with a High-Growth CRE Advisory Firm

A fast-growing, boutique advisory firm in the commercial real estate and tax-advantaged investment space is seeking a Director of Client Development & Operations to partner directly with firm leadership.

This individual will serve as the execution backbone of the business, owning client deliverables, managing active engagements, and ensuring seamless coordination across complex, multi-party transactions.

Day one responsibilities include preparing client-facing materials, managing timelines across concurrent deals, and driving follow-through on critical workstreams. Over time, this role evolves into leading client conversations, managing partner relationships, and taking ownership of deal execution.

Key requirements:

  • 7+ years in commercial real estate, financial advisory, or related transaction environments
  • Strong understanding of real estate transactions, leases, and underwriting concepts
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
  • Exceptional attention to detail and process orientation
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performance, founder-led firm where your work directly impacts growth, client outcomes, and firm trajectory.

If interested, please apply or contact Jamende@skywatersearch.com

Technical Recruiter

  • Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52750

SkyWater Search Partners in Minnetonka is hiring a Technical Recruiter within our well-established and growing Information Technology practice. This is a great opportunity for someone highly motivated, curious and passionate about learning more about the technology field and high-demand roles within that space. 

SkyWater Search Partners is consistently ranked the #1 Executive Search firm in Minnesota by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal and Forbes. We place more professionals in full-time positions than any other Minnesota-based search firm and continue to differentiate ourselves through performance, culture, and opportunity.

We have also earned multiple Best Place to Work awards, as voted by our employees, and pride ourselves on offering an engaging, high-performance culture. Our office environment includes top-tier amenities, and every individual runs a full desk with a focus on results—not activity metrics. We believe in building meaningful relationships and being true talent partners to our clients.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Unlimited Earning Potential: We offer one of the most competitive compensation structures in the market, including uncapped commission—giving you the opportunity to earn as much as you’re driven to achieve.
  • Technology & Marketing Tools: Every recruiter is equipped with a AI tools, LinkedIn Recruiter license and a fully integrated Bullhorn ATS. Our in-house marketing team supports personal branding and provides professional-grade pitch materials to elevate your outreach.
  • Training & Mentorship: We invest heavily in your success through hands-on training with your manager and team, 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. You’ll be eligible to earn commission on revenue you refer across the organization.
  • Flexibility: We offer a hybrid work model with coordinated in-office days, unlimited vacation, and a high-trust environment that promotes autonomy and accountability.
  • Culture: Our culture is authentic, collaborative, and fun. From quarterly meetings and happy hours to holiday parties, summer boat cruises, and family events, we prioritize connection. We also give back through community initiatives such as Feed My Starving Children, Adopt-a-Highway, and Smile Network.

Senior Financial Analyst

  • Location: Minnetonka
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52685

We are partnering with a growing insurance organization to identify a Senior Financial Analyst to join their expanding finance team in the Twin Cities.
This is a highly visible role supporting enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, modeling, and strategic decision-making initiatives. The organization is actively investing in finance systems, analytics tools, and reporting capabilities, creating an opportunity for someone who enjoys building processes, improving visibility, and influencing business strategy.
 

Sales Recruiting Associate

  • Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52356

Due to our continued growth, SkyWater Search Partners is looking to add to our Sales Team!

As a Sales Associate Recruiter, you will play a key role in driving the continued growth of our Sales practice. This will be achieved through developing recruiting strategies, utilizing proven sourcing methods, and bringing new, creative ideas to identify and attract top talent. Because of SkyWater’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are especially interested in connecting with recruiters from diverse backgrounds who want to grow their careers with us.

SkyWater Search Partners is consistently ranked the #1 Executive Search firm in Minnesota by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal and Forbes. We place more professionals in full-time positions than any other Minnesota-based search firm and continue to differentiate ourselves through performance, culture, and opportunity.

We have also earned multiple Best Place to Work awards, as voted by our employees, and pride ourselves on offering an engaging, high-performance culture. Our office environment includes top-tier amenities, and every individual runs a full desk with a focus on results—not activity metrics. We believe in building meaningful relationships and being true talent partners to our clients.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Unlimited Earning Potential

We offer one of the most competitive compensation structures in the market, including a strong base salary and uncapped commission—giving you the opportunity to earn as much as you’re driven to achieve.

  • Technology & Marketing Tools

Every recruiter is equipped with a LinkedIn Recruiter license and a fully integrated Bullhorn ATS. Our in-house marketing team supports personal branding and provides professional-grade pitch materials to elevate your outreach.

  • Training & Mentorship

We invest heavily in your success through hands-on training with your manager and team, 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. You’ll be eligible to earn commission on revenue you refer across the organization.

  • Flexibility

We offer a hybrid work model with coordinated in-office days, unlimited PTO, and a high-trust environment that promotes autonomy and accountability.

  • Culture

Our culture is authentic, collaborative, and fun. From quarterly meetings and happy hours to holiday parties, summer boat cruises, and family events, we prioritize connection. We also give back through community initiatives such as Feed My Starving Children, Adopt a Highway, and Smile Network.

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