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Executive Search & Interim Management Agencies for Sales & Business Development in Germany

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Universal Hires

Universal Hires is a Germany based staffing and market entry partner that enables companies to hire staff in Germany quickly and compliantly. Operating under the tagline Global Hiring, Made in Germany, the firm combines an Employer of Record and PEO platform with specialist recruitment and executive search to help international organizations build teams without first setting up a local legal entity. Acting as the legal employer, Universal Hires manages compliant onboarding, payroll and benefits administration, tax and social security contributions, and ongoing HR administration while clients direct day to day work. Its recruiters deliver permanent hiring programs for specialist and managerial roles, and its executive search practice identifies leaders who can launch, grow, and operate German market activities. Coverage spans key hubs such as Berlin, Cologne, and Munich as well as other regions, with a process that starts from defining staffing requirements and go to market hiring plans through sourcing, assessment, and selection. The company publishes practical insights on topics like active sourcing, IT talent shortages, payroll and per diem rules, candidate profiles, and sector trends in fintech, insurtech, and the automotive ecosystem, reflecting cross industry expertise with particular depth in technology, financial services, and manufacturing and engineering. Universal Hires supports startups, scale ups, SMEs, and global enterprises seeking a single partner for compliant employment and high quality recruitment, reducing time to hire and risk while improving ROI on market entry. Whether clients remain on the EOR model or transition to their own German entity, Universal Hires provides continuity by retaining leadership and teams placed through its recruitment and headhunting solutions, backed by localized, bilingual support and a consultative, data informed approach.

Payrolling/EORPermanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQBerlin, Germany

HJH Personalberatung

Founded in 1996, HJH Personalberatung is a family owned executive search and recruitment boutique headquartered in Passau, Germany. With South Bavaria at its core and reach across Germany, the firm combines deep regional networks with over 25 years of search expertise to deliver discreet, high quality hiring for technical and commercial specialists, managers, and C level leaders. HJH focuses on retained executive search and headhunting and complements this with the permanent placement of key experts, the appointment of supervisory and advisory board members, and succession solutions for owner led businesses. Clients value a hands on, family office approach marked by trust, ethics, and long term partnerships. Using a proven methodology that blends market mapping, direct search, and social media recruiting, HJH designs compelling role profiles and adverts, identifies and approaches target candidates, conducts structured interviews, and presents shortlists that balance technical fit and cultural alignment. The team then supports reference checks, offer management, and onboarding to secure lasting outcomes. Sector expertise spans manufacturing and engineering, information technology, energy and renewables, electronics and electrical equipment, robotics and automation, machinery and plant engineering, chemicals, automotive suppliers, healthcare, food processing, and building technology. Functional strengths include Cloud and IT infrastructure and software, digitalization, procurement, R and D, design and construction, finance and controlling, HR, lean and process management, production and manufacturing, product management, project management, quality management, supply chain and logistics, environmental and process engineering, and sales. For candidates, HJH offers access to unbefristete Festanstellungen with reputable employers, a confidential and personable process, and guidance tailored to each individual career step. Whether the mandate is a C level hire, a critical department lead, a board appointment, or a succession handover, HJH Personalberatung brings local insight, rigorous search tools, and respectful communication to connect people and companies for sustainable success.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom

HQPassau, Germany

Sinceritas Executive Search

Sinceritas Executive Search is a specialist recruitment partner focused on the healthcare and life sciences industry, helping organizations fill permanent leadership and key expert roles across hospitals and ambulatory providers, health insurance funds, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. Leveraging a proprietary, algorithm supported search process and a constantly growing database of more than 450,000 experts, the firm routinely identifies highly matched candidates fast, with clients meeting first shortlisted professionals within 30 days in 90 percent of searches. Sinceritas combines executive search with flexible recruitment process outsourcing and performance recruiting to create tailored solutions, from defining role profiles and sourcing strategies to employer branding, candidate journey design, and interview coordination. Its consultants bring deep sector knowledge and maintain tens of thousands of decision maker touchpoints, built through more than 100 industry events and over 800 mandates per year, enabling precise direct approach and strong referral networks. Data driven insights and proprietary software underpin the workflow, providing market scans, feasibility assessments, pipeline analytics, and compensation benchmarks that support objective, transparent decision making. Each recommended candidate is presented with a structured, confidential report to simplify comparison and speed internal evaluation. With best in class recruiting expertise gained from partnering with over 2,500 companies in 12 years, Sinceritas operates as a high touch, tech enabled team that works on eye level with clients and candidates alike. Powered by CTG, the firm delivers efficient processes, clear reporting at every stage, and a measurable time to hire advantage, ultimately securing professionals who not only meet the technical requirements but also align with culture and long term strategy.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtRPOPermanent RecruitmentHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsMental Health CareVeterinaryHealthcare & Life Sciences

HQHamburg, Germany

Globemee

Globemee is a Germany based recruiting partner that operates as an outsourced recruitment department for employers in Germany and internationally. The firm delivers a shortlist of 3-5 interview ready candidates within 72 hours and works on a fixed price rather than percentage based fees, making costs predictable and efficient, especially for multiple hires. Its end to end model covers briefing, sourcing, prequalification, first interview and scheduling, offer coordination, and optional visa and relocation support in one streamlined process so clients can focus on final stage interviews and hiring decisions. Globemee combines multiposting across major job boards, targeted LinkedIn active sourcing, and performance marketing on Meta to create steady, high quality candidate pipelines, strengthened by a 10,000+ talent pool and AI matching that prioritizes fit over volume. The company focuses on core operational and technical roles across industrial blue collar, industrial white collar, construction and skilled trades, and hospitality, from electricians, mechatronics technicians, CNC operators, maintenance and logistics staff to quality, finance and controlling, procurement, supply chain, project management, production leadership, IT support, HR business partners, and front and back of house hospitality positions. To reduce hiring risk, Globemee includes a 3 month replacement guarantee, providing a cost free new search if a hire leaves during probation. For international hiring, the team supports Blue Card pathways and other visas, checks degree recognition via official sources, prepares candidates for embassy and authority appointments, and offers guidance on relocation tasks such as housing, bank accounts, and local integration through a community network. Transparent communication, 24 hour feedback loops, and measurable funnel stages ensure speed and clarity from the initial 30-45 minute briefing through candidate presentation and offer acceptance, helping clients stabilize operations, avoid downtime, and scale teams quickly and sustainably.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseConstructionArchitectureInterior Design

HQBamberg, Bavaria, Germany, Germany

top-jobs-europe Consulting

Founded in 1981, top-jobs-europe Consulting GmbH is a German executive search and recruitment boutique that supports mid-sized businesses and global corporations across the DACH region and internationally. The firm focuses on leadership hiring and scarce specialist roles while also providing interim management solutions for time-critical mandates. Its consultants act as end-to-end project leads, combining sharp analysis with strong people judgment to define requirements, map target companies, and engage suitable candidates discreetly. The process covers situational and needs analysis, creation of role profiles and neutral job ads with thoughtful keywording and indexing, targeted research through internal and external databases, direct outreach, ABC categorization of applications, structured telephone and deep-dive face-to-face interviews, and comprehensive matching reports. Shortlisted candidates are presented on-site, and clients can be supported through contracting via a trusted legal network when needed. Beyond search, the firm offers modular applicant management to offload HR administration, including ad creation and placement, documentation compliant with AGG and GDPR, CV analysis, shortlists of A-candidates, a secure client portal, and interfaces to SAP and common ERP systems. Additional options include a confidential mailbox service for covert advertising and clustermarketing to proactively introduce high-caliber candidates. The company reports a long-standing fill rate of approximately 93 to 95 percent, underpinned by strict confidentiality, transparent fees, and milestone-based payment models. For specialist direct search in DACH, fees are typically structured in staged success payments with a total of around EUR 22,000, while executive search is charged at 25 percent of total compensation with a minimum of EUR 26,000, split into thirds at kickoff, first interview invitation, and contract signature. Sector strengths include semiconductor technology, chemicals, automotive and e-mobility, machinery and industrial engineering, with additional experience delivering IT, SAP, MES and shop floor automation talent and select healthcare placements. Managing Partner Gitta Svoboda represents the firm’s commitment to measurable performance, discretion, and a pragmatic, partnership-based approach.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseCloud ComputingTelecomHospital & Health Care (Nursing)

KRÜGER - Personal Headhunting

KRUEGER - Personal Headhunting is a German executive search and recruiting consultancy that brings together people who can shape future success. For more than three decades, the firm has been trusted by mid sized industrial companies across Germany and Europe to identify and secure executives and hard to reach specialists. KRUEGER focuses on people rather than keywords, combining deep market and industry knowledge with carefully cultivated personal networks and a disciplined direct search methodology. Its service portfolio centers on headhunting for leadership and expert roles, complemented by management consulting for succession and workforce planning, and media services that amplify employer visibility and attract the right candidates. The search process is client centered and position specific, with candidate exclusivity, targeted direct outreach across all relevant channels, rigorous professional and personal assessment in confidential face to face interviews, and end to end ownership including support in guarantee cases. KRUEGERs target industries reflect strong manufacturing and engineering roots and include textiles, furniture and contract interiors, plastics and synthetic materials, the chemical industry, mechanical and plant engineering, construction, and mobility and transport. The firm understands the realities of Mittelstand organizations and aligns each mandate to long term fit, culture, and measurable business impact rather than short term placement activity. An international partner network enables the team to deliver cross border searches with consistent quality, adding reach without compromising the high touch consulting that defines the brand. KRUEGER contributes insights to the market through publications on topics such as generational transition in the Mittelstand, future ready leadership through strategic workforce and succession planning, and developments in the European textile industry. With a commitment to discretion, persistence, and accountability, the firm serves owners, boards, and hiring leaders who expect thorough process, transparent communication, and sustainable placements that endure well beyond the start date.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQKulmbach, Germany

TechMinds

TechMinds is a German recruiting boutique with a clear tech focus, specializing in executive search and expert search across technology and engineering domains. The firm partners with companies throughout Germany to fill critical C level and leadership roles as well as hard to find specialist positions, combining rigorous market mapping, direct search, and modern sourcing technology to identify, engage, and secure top talent. With dedicated practices for Tech and IT leadership, developers, digital experts, consultants, and engineers, TechMinds supports clients across software, ecommerce, industrial and manufacturing environments, and construction related fields. Typical mandates include CTO, CIO, CDO, VP Engineering, Head of IT, IT Security leadership, Head of Data, Head of Product, and program and transformation leaders, alongside specialist searches for software developers, data and cloud engineers, solution and enterprise architects, DevOps and SRE talent, consultants, and engineers including mechanical, electrical, and civil profiles. The team emphasizes a boutique, high touch approach with detailed role scoping, competency based interviews, and structured assessments to align skill sets, leadership style, and cultural fit. Clients range from Mittelstand champions and global corporates to scale ups seeking leaders who can navigate growth, build high performing teams, and drive digital and operational excellence. TechMinds also provides leadership advisory to support selection, onboarding, and succession planning, helping organizations de risk senior hiring decisions and strengthen long term retention. Transparent communication, speed to shortlist, and integrity underpin each engagement, reflected in a process that prioritizes confidentiality, evidence based shortlists, and consultative guidance from kickoff to offer acceptance. As a partner known for tech DNA and engineering literacy, TechMinds translates complex requirements into precise target profiles and delivers candidates who can ship, scale, and lead. The guiding promise is simple and consistent: Wir sorgen fur passende Matches: Engagiert. Exzellent. Integer.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQHamburg, Germany

TRANSEARCH International

TRANSEARCH International is a leadership advisory and executive search firm serving clients across Germany and the wider TRANSEARCH global network. The firm delivers a connected suite of solutions that help organizations attract, select, develop, and retain senior leaders and board directors. Its core offering spans executive search and interim search for critical leadership roles, rigorous management diagnostics to evaluate leaders and teams, and leadership consulting that supports personnel and organizational development, culture shaping, and long term succession readiness. TRANSEARCH International also provides dedicated board services, including board advisory, independent assessment, and director recruitment, ensuring governance bodies are equipped with the competencies and diversity needed to guide strategy and manage risk. A hallmark of the firm is its Orxestra methodology and the 4 FITs lens culture, performance, leadership, and team spirit which align candidate capability and motivation with the context and culture of the client organization to improve appointment success and long term retention. Sector expertise covers technology, financial services, industrial and manufacturing, consumer and retail, energy and renewables, life sciences, construction and real estate, and public and nonprofit institutions. In Germany, the firm operates from locations such as Stuttgart, Frankfurt am Main, and Hamburg while collaborating closely with international colleagues to execute cross border mandates. As an AESC member, TRANSEARCH International adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and complements its search capabilities with market mapping, leadership assessment, onboarding support, and culture diagnostics. Through partnerships with executive career platforms such as BlueSteps and GatedTalent, the firm extends its reach to highly qualified, career minded leaders while maintaining a strong commitment to client and candidate rights, confidentiality, diversity, and inclusion. Clients engage TRANSEARCH International when leadership decisions are business critical and demand both deep functional insight and a robust, evidence based assessment approach.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentTotal Talent MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

TTA Personal

Founded in 2011 and incorporated as TTA Personal GmbH in 2013, TTA Personal is a specialist recruitment firm focused on connecting medical professionals from Spain and South America with employers across Germany and Switzerland. Recognized as a market leader, the company operates a proven recruitment model supported by a database of more than 50,000 qualified candidates and a multilingual team of German Spanish recruiters who understand the nuances of both the source and destination labor markets. TTA Personal delivers end to end hiring solutions for hospitals, university clinics, rehabilitation centers, dialysis providers, nursing homes, medical practices, and dental laboratories. Its talent portfolio spans physicians at consultant and resident level, dentists, registered nurses for ICU, anesthesia, dialysis, neurology and elder care, operating room staff and OTAs, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers and MTRA, laboratory MTA and MTL, dental technicians, dental assistants, and care assistants. Clients value the long term focus: candidates are selected for sustainable employment, not short stints, and receive tailored language training through TTA s own programs as well as guidance on credential recognition in Germany and Switzerland. A dedicated key account manager runs a structured process from needs analysis and talent mapping to targeted headhunting, competency based interviews, curated shortlists, and coordinated start dates, while also supporting onboarding, cultural preparation, and integration. TTA maintains close relationships with recognition bodies to align international qualifications with local standards and ensures compliance at every step. For candidates, the firm offers access to a broad job portal, interview coaching, paperwork assistance, and ongoing support after arrival. For employers, TTA reduces time to hire in shortage specialties by combining direct sourcing with an international reach and rigorous screening. The result is a reliable pipeline of motivated, academically trained healthcare professionals who bring strong clinical skills, language preparation, and a genuine commitment to building their careers in German speaking healthcare systems.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtTemporary StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsMental Health CareVeterinaryHealthcare & Life Sciences

HQBerlin, Germany

Werb Executive Consulting

Werb Executive Consulting is a Swiss executive search boutique based in Kreuzlingen that advises renowned clients in the DACH region and internationally on the appointment of executive and senior management talent. For more than 20 years, the firm has worked exclusively via direct search, ensuring thorough market coverage and the discreet approach of top performers who are not actively on the market. Its track record includes around 700 search projects with a 95 percent completion rate resulting in a successful placement. Typical delivery metrics include 4 to 6 weeks to first candidate presentation and shortlists of 3 to 5 highly qualified contenders. The firm operates primarily in German speaking markets while delivering cross border mandates across Western and Eastern Europe, the USA, and Asia, supported in Asia by its Singapore based partner COMPASS Executive Search. Werb Executive Consulting focuses on industries where it holds deep expertise: information technology, high tech and digital business, media and marketing, and professional services. Functional coverage spans management and strategy, marketing and sales, digital and e business, IT and development, finance and operations, and data and analytics, including mandates touching AI, big data, CRM, and customer insights. In addition to executive search, the firm provides board consultancy for supervisory and advisory board appointments and supports clients with the analysis and development of management potential as well as organizational topics. Every engagement is managed end to end, from the initial briefing and role profiling to assessment, offer management, and onboarding to help ensure the placement transitions into a lasting employment relationship. As a licensed personnel consultancy in Switzerland for domestic and cross border placement, Werb Executive Consulting upholds stringent professional standards and confidentiality for both clients and candidates, and as an independent boutique it offers broad market access without off limits constraints common in large networks.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceBroadcastingPublishingOnline Media

HQKreuzlingen, Germany

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