About the role

Associate Director supporting the growth of KEYPLAYER, a leading personnel consultancy, in the Maschinen-und Anlagenbau sector through innovative client engagement and strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

You support the Director, Mechanical and Plant Engineering, in building and expanding the segment
To achieve growth targets, you develop innovative ideas for a structured approach to the segment together with the Director
Through structured, targeted and professional acquisition, you win new clients for the filling of key positions (interim mandates and permanent placements) and build and expand key accounts within the existing client base
Based on market observations, you develop strategies together with the Director to identify and fully exploit potential, and you share responsibility for implementing them
You manage our existing clients, continuously expand collaboration at management level and are responsible for developing and servicing key clients, with a focus on SMEs and corporations, nationally and internationally
You lead recruitment processes for (inter)national mandates, work hand in hand with our research specialists and conduct targeted discussions with candidates, interim managers and clients
You act as a brand ambassador for KEYPLAYER in your segment and impress our clients by filling high-calibre positions at well-known brands and hidden champions at senior leadership levels, as well as critical roles
You build close collaboration with our Senior Advisor Board and support the Director in recruiting additional advisors

You bring several years of operational experience in the mechanical and plant engineering industry or have worked in a consultancy with a comparable industry focus and have built a relevant network
You have an affinity for sales and business development
Working with people and a strong service mentality are your passion; achieving targets and successfully managing demanding mandates is a rewarding task for you
You bring a structured, conscientious way of working as well as entrepreneurial thinking and acting
A professional, polished appearance is your trademark, with which you are valued and recognised by our clients at the top level as a partner and solution provider
Top quality and customer orientation are a natural expectation in your daily work
As an innovative problem solver you look beyond the obvious and inspire through your commitment and willingness to go the extra mile
A professional network at decision-maker level within the industry is an advantage but not a prerequisite

Autonomous responsibility in your work and opportunities for personal and professional development
An open, collaborative working atmosphere with a high degree of trust and freedom
Targeted, tailored training and career planning
Attractive compensation package and an uncapped commission model
Pleasant working environment, a dynamic team and a values-driven culture
Short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
An established, strong premium brand in the market with top reputation
A permanent employment contract and full flexibility regarding place of work
Training and further education opportunities
Access to a unique network of managers, advisors and top clients
Additional benefits, e.g., company phone also for private use, high-profile corporate and team events, state-of-the-art infrastructure