Babylist

Principal Executive Recruiter

United States · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$182k-$219kDetected 10 hours ago

RecruitingResearchLeadership

About the role

What the Role Is Babylist is at an inflection point.
Director through C-suite roles across every department including new business lines we're standing up from scratch.
This is not a role for someone who executes against a clean spec.

Responsibilities

We've built a category-defining brand with over $750M in revenue, and we're now expanding into entirely new verticals, which means we need to build the leadership team that will take us there.
As our Principal Executive Recruiter, you'll own the most consequential searches at Babylist.
You'll work directly with our executive team, not as a support function but as a true thought partner, helping them think clearly about what they actually need, shaping role narratives before they go to market, and closing leaders who will define our next chapter.
We build products that positively impact millions of people's lives
Your application and interviews should still reflect you and your own thinking.
These tools support our team's review; they do not replace it, and every hiring decision is made by a person.

Requirements

Proven track record on zero-to-one searches: first-of-their-kind roles, newly formed functions, or revenue line leaders where scope and leveling were undefined when you started
you know when to bring one in, how to hold them accountable, and how to course-correct when they aren't delivering

Nice to have

15+ years of recruiting experience, with Director through C-suite searches as the sustained focus of your work, including 8+ years leading end-to-end retained searches at a dedicated executive search firm
Deep experience placing executive leaders at growth-stage or pre-IPO companies, ideally during periods of expansion into new business lines or verticals

Compensation

$181,770 to $219,000 + target 22.5% annual bonus and competitive equity
Your starting salary will be based on your location, experience, and qualifications, with increases over time tied to performance, role growth, and internal pay equity.
Competitive pay and meaningful opportunities for career advancement

Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with company matching and flexible spending accounts
Generous paid parental leave and PTO
Remote work stipend to set up your office

Company info

Babylist is the leading platform for expecting and new families. More than 10 million people shop with Babylist every year, making it the go-to destination for seamless purchasing, guidance, and expert recommendations. As a modern, AI-forward tech company, Babylist has expanded from a universal registry into a full ecosystem - the Babylist Shop, Babylist Health, Babylist Money, NYC and LA showrooms, branded content, and more - generating $750M in revenue in 2025. Building the generational brand in baby, Babylist is reshaping the $235B kids and baby market and helping parents feel confident, connected, and cared for at every step.
Our Ways of Working
Babylist is remote-first with team members across the U.S. and Canada who move fast, think smart, and use AI as part of how they work every day - not as an experiment, as an expectation. We come together twice a year to build the relationships behind the work, and we hire people who are genuinely excited about what's possible and prove it through how they show up.
Why You Will Love Working At Babylist
We work with focus and intention, then step away to recharge
We believe in exceptional management, and we invest in the tools and the time to connect with colleagues
AI is part of how we work, not a side experiment. You'll have leading tools like Claude and ChatGPT from day one, with no waiting on access, so the busywork gets handled and your judgment goes where it counts
Competitive pay and meaningful opportunities for career advancement
We believe technology and data can solve hard problems
We're committed to career progression and performance-based advancement
Babylist is the leading platform for expecting and new families.
More than 10 million people shop with Babylist every year, making it the go-to destination for seamless purchasing, guidance, and expert recommendations.
As a modern, AI-forward tech company, Babylist has expanded from a universal registry into a full ecosystem - the Babylist Shop, Babylist Health, Babylist Money, NYC and LA showrooms, branded content, and more - generating $750M in revenue in 2025.

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