You are responsible for building and expanding the segment aligned with your industry expertise
To meet growth targets, you develop innovative ideas and strategies within your area of responsibility
Through structured, targeted and professional business development you win new clients for filling key positions (both on an interim basis and in permanent appointments)
Based on market observation, you develop strategies to identify and fully exploit potential and are responsible for their implementation
You manage our existing clients, continuously expand collaboration at management level, and are responsible for developing and serving key accounts, with a focus on the upper mid-market and corporates
You lead placement processes for (inter)national mandates, work hand-in-hand with our research specialists, and conduct targeted interviews with managers
You act as a brand ambassador for KEYPLAYER in your segment and delight our clients by filling high-profile positions at well-known brands and Hidden Champions at the first and second management levels
You are responsible for expanding our advisory board for the segment and for coordinating and collaborating with the advisors.
Requirements
You bring at least five to ten years of operational professional experience from industry or management consulting, or you are recognized and well networked in your industry as a top manager with a personal affinity for business development
Alternatively, you have many years of experience in a senior recruitment consultancy (interim and/or executive search) in your segment, with a deep understanding of operational perspectives and requirements for roles and candidates
You have strategic vision for expanding the segment
Business development, people and client satisfaction are your passion — achieving targets and successfully managing demanding mandates is rewarding for you
You demonstrate a structured, conscientious working style and an entrepreneurial mindset and approach
A professional, polished appearance is one of your trademarks; you are respected and recognized by clients at a top level as a partner and solutions provider
Highest quality and client orientation are natural expectations in your day-to-day work
As an innovative problem-solver you look beyond the obvious and inspire through your entrepreneurial spirit and commitment
A professional and reliable network of decision-makers in the upper mid-market or corporate sector completes your profile.
Benefits
Autonomy to build your own segment, share in its success, and receive support to realize your ambitions
An open, cooperative working atmosphere with a high degree of trust and freedom
Targeted, individual development and career planning
Attractive compensation package and an uncapped remuneration model
Pleasant working environment, a dynamic team and a values-driven culture
Short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
An already established, strong premium brand in the market with the highest reputation
Permanent employment contract with full flexibility regarding work location
Training and professional development opportunities
Access to a unique network of managers, advisors and top clients
Additional benefits, e.g. company mobile phone for private use, high-caliber corporate and team events, and state-of-the-art infrastructure