Executive search for Chinese talent suitable for positions like C-level positions, Vice Presidents, Country Directors, Board Members, General Managers and other management roles.

Meet the talent acquisition needs of marketing, sales management, key account sales, channel specialists and other related positions in China.

Aims to help companies accurately identify and recruit professionals in specific fields in China.


Ensure that you are making the right hiring decisions in China by helping you gain insight into candidates’ past experiences and professional reputations.


Why Choose us

Sun Tzu’s search team members in China have an average of over 8 years’ experience, and our consultants are true experts in their respective industries, ensuring a technically detailed understanding of the solutions required. This specialization enables us to provide expert advice to companies and professionals throughout the hiring process in China.


At Sun Tzu Recruit, we also keep a close eye on talent trends and dynamics in China’s recruitment industry and in each of the industries in which we recruit in China. We regularly research and publish up-to-date information on the state of each industry, providing companies and candidates with an insider’s perspective in the form of reports, trends, salary information and other key insights related to the talent market.


With numerous staff and four offices in China, Sun Tzu Recruit has a strong recruitment network and impressive talent pools. As one of the leading headhunting firm in China, our recruitment services can cover the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen,haikou and Guangzhou. This creates the ideal combination of international exposure and local market insight.

Quick Response

Your inquiry will be answered in the shortest possible time by China Recruitment Specialist.



COST-EFFICIENT HIRING SERVICES

Pay per results with no upfront fees. First batch of candidates within 3 working days at the earliest.



RAPID DELIVERY CAPABILITY

Sun Tzu Recruit’s rapid recruitment delivery capability is built on our experienced China recruitment specialists, advanced technology and extensive talent network.

HIGH SATISFACTION

Sun Tzu Recruit’s clients include both Fortune 500 companies and startups, and the overall customer satisfaction of the Chinese headhunting services we provide exceeds 96%


Sun Tzu Recruit – Premier China Headhunter & Executive Search Firm

As a China recruitment agencySun Tzu Recruit aspires to make the recruitment process seamless in China. A significant portion of our clientele, specifically two-third, consists of companies with international investment from various nations. These companies operate in a diverse range of industries, including but not limited to Real Estate, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Biotechs, Manufacturing, New Energy, Auto-manufacturing, Healthcare, Financial Services, and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods.

We take pride in being the preferred recruitment partner for numerous clients as they establish their inaugural venture in China. We provide comprehensive support in the hiring of initial staff during the incorporation phase, whether it’s for a new branch or a standalone subsidiary. Our track record of numerous successful placements is a testament to our ability to deliver valuable recruitment and employment services to our esteemed clients.

Industry News

Six months after customs closure, Hainan's free trade port has attracted 139,500 new enterprises and 1,240 foreign-invested companies, according to People's Daily. Sixty-nine central state-owned enterprises have established strategic partnerships, per Hainan TV. But the executives needed to lead these organizations — cross-border trade directors, hospital department heads, supply chain managers — remain scarce. A recruitment specialist at SunTzu Recruit examines the structural talent gap forming beneath the policy-driven boom.
Billions poured into global AI research, but executives capable of commercializing AI technology are extremely scarce. Companies urgently need leaders connecting model R&D with enterprise revenue. Our cross-border tech search firm delivers AI commercial leadership mapping & recruitment solutions.
Ant International closed a USD1.2B Series A to expand cross-border payment and agentic commerce. Executives skilled in multi-region payment, crypto compliance and AI transaction supervision are in acute shortage. Our global fintech search firm delivers cross-continental leadership mapping & recruitment solutions.
Uniqlo U design lab shutdown signals apparel industry’s shift from creative trial to operational efficiency. Fashion brands urgently need executives balancing design innovation and mass retail margin management. Our China cross-border fashion search firm delivers dual-competency leadership mapping & recruitment solutions.

Hiring Tips

A leading Chinese AI enterprise abandons KPIs and formal hierarchy yet keeps low talent churn. Senior AI talents increasingly value mission alignment beyond pay. Our China cross-border tech search firm delivers culture-fit senior AI leadership mapping & recruitment solutions.
Eighteen months ago, DeepSeek was a research project funded by a quant hedge fund. Today it is valued at $71 billion, operates the world's most-called AI model, and is trying to double its workforce — in a market where AI engineers with production experience are scarcer than H100 GPUs. For executive search firms like SunTzu Recruitment, the gap between DeepSeek's ambition and the available talent pool defines the next frontier of tech hiring in China.
Three years post ChatGPT, the workforce splits into scarce high-value senior human-AI talents and blocked junior pipelines. Professional executive search firms deliver redefined recruitment frameworks & hybrid talent assessment solutions for tech companies undergoing AI transformation.
Thirteen Chinese brands now rank among the world's 100 most valuable, up 32% in value year-on-year, per Kantar BrandZ. Yet the executives tasked with hiring the marketing teams to run those overseas campaigns are stuck. A senior consultant at Sun Tzu Recruitment, a China-based executive search firm, describes a Shenzhen office where bilingual marketing director roles sit open for six months.

Our Clients

Don’t just take our word for it; here’s what our clients have to say

Sun Tzu team demonstrated a remarkable ability to understand our company culture and the specific requirements for each role. The candidates Sun Tzu presented were not only highly qualified but also an excellent fit for our team dynamics. Your thorough screening process and insightful recommendations have streamlined our hiring efforts, saving us valuable time and resources.

ALAN

Our experience with Sun Tzu team has been overwhelmingly positive. The professionalism, responsiveness, and expertise demonstrated throughout our collaboration have greatly contributed to the success of our recruitment efforts. Your ability to understand our company’s culture and specific needs has been a key factor in identifying candidates who are not only qualified but also a great fit for our organization.

DERECK

The thoroughness of your candidate screening process and the detailed briefings Sun Tzu team provided on each candidate were particularly impressive. This level of detail helped us make informed decisions and expedited the hiring process.Sun Tzu Recruit is the best China recruitment agency We have ever worked with.

AMILY

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