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FIEGE – Personalberatung Vertrieb

FIEGE - Personalberatung Vertrieb GmbH is a Hamburg based recruitment consultancy focused exclusively on finding, selecting, and securing high impact sales leaders and specialists. Active across Germany for more than 17 years and a member of BDU, the firm concentrates on the core strengths of executive and direct search to fill key commercial positions that drive revenue and market growth. Its consultants combine deep practical experience with a rigorous, targeted approach that includes thorough requirements analysis, precise market mapping, discreet outreach, competency based interviews, and careful reference checks. Digitalized processes are used to improve transparency, speed, and quality without losing the value of personal relationships that remain essential in executive recruiting. FIEGE supports clients in appointing Managing Directors with sales responsibility, Heads of Sales, Key Account Managers, Sales Engineers, field sales professionals, and inside sales specialists, and also advises on the development of effective sales organizations and leadership. The firm works primarily in B2B environments with a strong footprint in industrial machinery, engineering, technical products, and building materials, and is engaged nationwide across the DACH region when required. Proof points for its effectiveness include a curated network of more than 10,000 vetted sales specialists and a high share of mandates originating from repeat business and referrals, indicating sustained client satisfaction and long term placements. In addition to executive and direct search for permanent hires, FIEGE conducts project based recruitment campaigns to scale sales teams efficiently and offers newplacement services tailored to sales professionals. Clients benefit from a clear set of advisory principles, fast reaction times, and reliable communication, while candidates gain access to well matched career opportunities through a dedicated job board and streamlined application process. The central point of contact is based in Hamburg, and inquiries can be initiated via a toll free service line, email, or an online request for a non binding proposal.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstruction

HQHamburg, Germany

Braines

Braines Executive Search is a Munich area boutique specializing in executive search and high impact permanent recruitment for the technology and industrial sectors. Founded in 1990 as Kornherr Associates GmbH, the firm joined the BDU in 1995, moved to an office near Munich Airport in 2000, expanded into Recruiting Chain Management (RPO) in 2003, and in 2021 rebranded as braines GmbH. Operating on a retainer model, the team of two partners and a dedicated research and consulting unit delivers milestone driven searches with double staffing on every mandate (one partner plus one researcher) and no outsourcing. Leveraging a deep network in international IT and technology, braines fills C level, leadership, and expert positions across domains such as AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud and SaaS, ERP, data and analytics, IoT and digital twin, PLM, MES, smart factory, industrial and factory automation, additive manufacturing, systems and software engineering, consulting, and enterprise sales. The firm combines direct sourcing at the workplace, targeted social media and web research, and activation of its insider network with motivating candidate engagement informed by regular consultant training (including NLP) and role appropriate diagnostics (e.g., DISG). A structured process covers joint kick off and profile design, market mapping and identification, motivation and expectation alignment, verification and shortlist diagnostics, decision and offer support, and sustained relationship management after placement. Through frame contracts and long term partnerships, clients report faster time to hire and strong retention; references include leaders from Siemens Digital Industries Software, INNEO Solutions, Zumtobel Group, Crem Solutions, Mindsphere, and IHS Markit. As a BDU member, braines adheres to rigorous GoPB quality and compliance standards, upholds strict confidentiality and data protection, and maintains comprehensive indemnity insurance.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQHallbergmoos, Germany

etec Consult

etec Consult GmbH is a specialist executive search and leadership recruitment partner for the German Mittelstand and numerous hidden champions, focused on placing national and international specialist and leadership roles. With deep sector expertise in smart factory solutions, automation, electrical engineering, measurement and control technology, mechanical and plant engineering, building technology, and life sciences, the firm delivers value through targeted, research-driven headhunting and a rigorous, transparent process. etec Consult operates an Executive Search Center dedicated to C-level and senior management assignments and has a broad track record across CEO, CDO, COO, CTO, CSO, CFO, CHRO, and CMO roles, as well as second-line leadership in sales, marketing, R&D, engineering, operations, supply chain management, logistics, and core corporate functions. The consultancy combines precise requirements analysis, direct approach, and structured evaluation to secure long-term leadership fit, including a strong capability to appoint female leaders in technically oriented environments. Internationally, etec Consult supports client growth across Germany and Western Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe, leveraging a global network of more than 30,000 contacts built through a three-digit number of successful projects on three continents in over 60 countries. Its consultants act as entrepreneurial peers for owners and executives, aligning search strategies with market dynamics in industrial and technology segments and maintaining close, ongoing communication throughout each mandate. From mid-sized market leaders to globally active technology firms, clients rely on etec Consult for discreet, precise, and culturally aligned executive and senior specialist appointments that accelerate transformation, safeguard delivery capability, and enable sustainable growth across international markets.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefensePharmaceuticalsBiotechnologyMedical Devices

HQWettenberg, Germany

expert careers

expert careers is a boutique German recruitment consultancy dedicated to the machinery, electrical engineering, and industrial automation sectors, serving Mittelstand manufacturers and industrial groups with precision hiring. The firm focuses exclusively on permanent recruitment and executive search for technical specialists and leaders, bringing deep insider knowledge to every mandate because each consultant has held senior roles in the very industries they support. This practitioner-led approach allows the team to understand both the operational realities of clients and the career aspirations of candidates, creating what they call a DNA match that aligns personality, competencies, achievements, and cultural fit. Their structured three-step method combines coaching, performance, and matchmaking: candidates receive honest, peer-level guidance, sharpened application materials that highlight measurable impact, and a meticulous fit assessment against the target company. The result is long-term outcomes, evidenced by a 100 percent candidate recommendation rate and 95 percent of placements lasting longer than five years. expert careers partners widely across the machinery value chain, including drive technology, machine tools, components (pneumatics and hydraulics), automation and robotics, IoT and Industry 4.0, electrical engineering, special purpose machinery, plant engineering, tool and mold making, plastics, optics, ultrasound, automotive supply, and defense technologies. Hidden champions trust the firm for confidential, targeted search and direct approach across sales, engineering, project management, and international leadership roles. The team is led by owner Rolf Bleisteiner and senior partners including Stefan Lehn, Ulf Grether, Jens Hammerschmidt, Frank Schrader, Stephan Regentin, and Volker Goebel, each with defined domain strengths such as automation, robotics, drive systems, IoT, electrical and process engineering, and special machinery. Beyond search, candidates benefit from career coaching, interview preparation, and CV optimization, while clients gain access to a cultivated network reinforced by ongoing trade fair presence and collaboration with academic partners such as TU Darmstadt. Above all, expert careers is known for listening closely, investing time before any ROI, and delivering precisely matched, sustainable hires.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQGermany, Germany

FERCHAU DIRECT

FERCHAU DIRECT is the nationwide professional and executive search practice of FERCHAU, focused on filling permanent roles for experienced specialists and leaders as well as assembling whole teams, departments, and new locations. Operating to audited, standardized processes and fully GDPR compliant, the consultancy specializes in discreet, consultative mandates that prioritize quality over quantity and long term fit. Assignments typically begin with a thorough briefing session based on a standardized checklist and a science backed competency model developed in cooperation with the University of Bremen, ensuring a complete understanding of the client organization, culture, and role requirements. FERCHAU DIRECT applies a multimodal, DIN 33430 aligned approach to assessment, with competency based, semi structured, behavior oriented interviews at its core and, where appropriate, aptitude diagnostics to add objective evidence to selection decisions. For Professional Search, the team targets advanced expert and specialist positions, typically from 60 to 80 kEUR annual salary and above, covering technical, commercial, and combined commercial technical profiles. For Executive Search, FERCHAU DIRECT conducts confidential searches across leadership levels up to C level, emphasizing cultural fit, sustainability of the hire, and a respectful dialogue on equal footing. In complex large scale hiring programs, coordinated consultants work under dedicated project leadership to deliver Team Placement with project plans, milestones, and regular progress updates, providing candidate exclusivity until client feedback, reference checks, on site selection days, and backfill within probation where agreed. Clients range from medium sized businesses to large corporates and the public sector, and benefit from regional market specialization, targeted direct search and headhunting, and carefully curated shortlists that align expectations on both client and candidate sides. Headquartered for DIRECT in Gummersbach, the practice positions itself as a trusted partner that connects people and technologies for the next level while improving the precision, comparability, and sustainability of each permanent hire.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAll industriesSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & Defense

AIMS International Germany

AIMS International Germany is the German partner within a global network dedicated to executive search and leadership consulting, supporting organizations with mission critical appointments across the DACH region and beyond. Working with Mittelstand champions, listed corporations, and scale ups, the team focuses on senior management and board roles and applies a research led, assessment driven methodology to identify and attract leaders who combine proven results with cultural alignment and future potential. Consultants bring strong functional expertise across general management, finance, operations, sales and marketing, technology, and human resources, and align this with deep sector knowledge in manufacturing and engineering, technology and digital, and healthcare and life sciences. Core offerings include retained executive search for permanent leadership hires, interim management solutions for transformation and continuity needs, and project based services such as talent mapping, succession planning, and leadership assessment. Clients value the firm for transparent process management, rigorous market intelligence, careful candidate care, and a partnership mindset oriented to long term outcomes, succession readiness, and diversity and inclusion. Leveraging a collaborative international partnership, AIMS International Germany delivers seamless cross border searches and multi country talent projects, ensuring consistent quality while adapting to local market specifics and regulatory requirements, including strict data privacy and GDPR compliance. With discreet outreach, structured interviews, psychometric tools where appropriate, and thorough reference validation, the team reduces hiring risk and accelerates time to impact. Whether appointing a CEO to lead strategic renewal, a CTO to drive digital product innovation, or an interim operations leader to stabilize supply chains, AIMS International Germany helps clients secure leaders who can execute strategy, build resilient teams, and deliver sustainable growth.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseCloud ComputingTelecomHospital & Health Care (Nursing)

HQGermany, Germany

ARSAN International Consulting Group

ARSAN International Consulting Group is a cross border executive search and professional placement partner that helps world class companies hire world class talent across the United States and Mexico. Positioned as expert one on one career matchmakers, the firm focuses on bilingual and bicultural executive and professional leaders who align with each clients values, culture, and performance expectations. Backed by more than 30 years of experience in HR, finance, operations, and C suite management for top global companies, ARSAN serves a wide spectrum of manufacturing led industries including automotive, aerospace and defense, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, chemicals, food and beverage, textiles, construction materials, heavy equipment, and oil and gas manufacturing. Typical mandates span C suite leaders, board directors, plant managers, and functional managers and professionals, with a stated emphasis on confidentiality, transparency, and high ethical standards. In addition to executive search and talent acquisition, ARSAN offers nearshoring support that provides immediate access to skilled professionals in Mexico to accelerate project execution and reduce costs while maintaining quality and collaboration. The firm also delivers corporate retreats and interactive team building experiences that use experiential learning to strengthen collaboration and innovation, as well as individual coaching and corporate mentorship programs that advance leadership development. Clients range from high growth firms to Fortune 100 and 500 companies, including complex, multicultural, multi plant organizations operating across the USA, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Drawing on deep market insight and a best practice, excellence based approach, ARSAN is committed to timely delivery and a high placement success rate, positioning clients to build resilient, high performing leadership teams that can drive results in competitive, dynamic markets.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseHealthcare AdministrationMental Health CareVeterinary

HQGermany, Germany

Batenborch International

Batenborch International is an international recruitment partner dedicated to commercial functions, specializing in sales, marketing, digital, and HR roles from mid management to senior and executive level. Operating across Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Morocco, the firm combines deep functional specialization with sector expertise in consumer goods, industrial and manufacturing, services, ICT, and healthcare to deliver permanent and interim leadership talent. Its consultants run a proactive, candidate led search process, continuously mapping markets, engaging trusted networks, and approaching high impact professionals even when they are not actively looking, which enables rapid shortlists without compromising quality. Executive search assignments are executed with rigorous competency based assessment and a clear focus on cultural fit and long term impact, backed by a 9 month guarantee on successful integration. Interim management services draw on a vetted bench of experienced interim leaders able to drive change, bridge gaps, manage crises, or deliver critical projects at speed. Batenborch emphasizes a human to human philosophy rooted in curiosity, entrepreneurship, teamwork, and integrity, investing in enduring relationships with candidates as true career promoters and advising clients on job profiling, interview best practices, and retention. Multilingual teams operate in Dutch, German, French, and English, ensuring nuanced understanding of local markets while leveraging an international network. The firm is trusted by leading brands across sectors and scales, from fast growing companies to global enterprises, to secure commercially driven leaders who accelerate growth and digital transformation. With a clear focus on quality and speed, Batenborch International positions itself as the partner of choice for organizations seeking top tier talent in sales, marketing, digital, and HR, and for professionals aiming to advance their careers in roles that match their ambitions and deliver measurable business results.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseLuxury GoodsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurity

Beutler Saghari & Partner

Beutler Saghari & Partner is a Germany based direct search and headhunting firm that specializes in fast, phone driven talent acquisition when traditional channels fail. Recognized by clients and rated highly for service quality, the firm focuses on proactive outreach and classic direct approach to identify and engage candidates who are not actively applying. With a dedicated team of more than 30 researchers and consultants, the company has delivered over 1,800 search mandates, operates across two locations, and brings more than a decade of market experience to each assignment. The team supports clients in branch and retail operations as well as expert domains including Life Sciences and Healthcare, Finance, Tax and Legal, Medical, broader Industry, and Software Development and IT. Their approach combines integrity, deep sector expertise, and speed to present precisely matched shortlists, then guide clients through decisive hiring steps to secure chosen talent. Beyond executive and specialist search, Beutler Saghari & Partner offers practical, project based services such as telephone based sourcing, custom target company lists, and the creation of compelling job advertisements in text, graphic, and video formats to increase response rates. The firm emphasizes structured, professional process execution and provides a practical hiring checklist to help clients move from first contact to signed offer without losing candidate engagement. Partnerships and ongoing training, including an online academy for their network, reinforce consistent quality and methodology. Headquartered in Iserlohn, the company is positioned as a leading specialized search consultancy in Germany, trusted by clients across technology, healthcare, finance, legal, and industrial domains for permanent placements and executive appointments that demand discreet market mapping, rigorous research, and confident, consultative candidate engagement.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceMental Health CareVeterinaryAutomotive

HQIserlohn, Germany

Board Consultants International

Board Consultants International (BCI) is a boutique executive search and board advisory firm that creates value adding links between executives, board members, and companies that want to achieve ambitious goals together. Operating nationally and internationally through an excellent global network, BCI specializes in the placement of first and second level management roles as well as supervisory and advisory board appointments for large corporations and mid sized businesses, listed and privately held, including private equity portfolio companies. The firm combines a rigorous, analytical and methodical approach with a sensitive understanding of client culture and leadership requirements to deliver long term impact. Its executive search practice advises on and fills board, C suite and other top management positions, supported by a structured, multi step search methodology that begins with in depth client briefing, proceeds through a tightly defined position specification, and leverages systematic research to identify, assess, and present high caliber candidates. Complementing search, BCI provides Executive Evaluation, a neutral, two consultant assessment conducted under the four eyes principle that benchmarks individual leaders and entire management teams against current and future strategic demands, clarifying strengths, gaps, and development needs. For boards, BCI offers Board Consulting rooted in decades of pioneering work on board reviews, using confidential interviews and comparative benchmarks to uncover efficiency potentials and blockers that typical questionnaires miss, and to formulate concrete, actionable recommendations for better oversight and performance. BCI works across professional services, FMCG and retail, financial services, real estate, industry, public sector, and foundations and associations, always acting with discretion, trust, and a commitment to measurable results. The outcome is excellent matching, on point delivery, and leadership solutions that fit the strategy, values, and aspirations of each client.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationFashion & Apparel

HQStuttgart, Germany

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