Senior Headhunter – Startups

A-Level Capital

. Source and conduct initial outreach to candidates via LinkedIn .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanySenior💰 €60,000 - €120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in recruitment and headhunting, with strong communication and negotiation skills in both German and English. Proficient in utilizing recruiting platforms and managing candidate databases to ensure successful hiring processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Professional Experience2+ Years Recruiting ExperienceFluent German and EnglishLinkedIn Recruiter ProficiencyExcellent Sales Skills

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

RecruitingHeadhuntingInterview AssessmentJob Offer PreparationContract NegotiationCandidate SourcingDatabase ManagementQuality Standards ComplianceReportingOperational Responsibility

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsEmpathyInitiativeSolution-Oriented Approach

Tools & Technologies

LinkedIn Recruiter

Industry Keywords

Candidate OutreachClient CommunicationSales Team CollaborationRecruitment Process SupportNegotiation Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source and conduct initial outreach to candidates via LinkedIn
Present and sell job opportunities to candidates
Support candidates throughout the entire recruitment process
Conduct and assess interviews, aligning evaluations with client requirements
Prepare job offers and contracts in collaboration with clients
Refer suitable candidates for other roles to the Sales team
Take operational and strategic responsibility for, or support, the successful completion of headhunting projects
Communicate directly with clients, ensure quality standards, and provide reporting
Negotiate offers and contracts in close collaboration with clients
Build and continuously develop the internal candidate ATS and candidate database
Work with the Founder and Head of Headhunting to build the agency

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of professional experience
At least 2 years of experience in recruiting, ideally in a similar role
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Proficiency with recruiting platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter
Fluent German and English, with strong negotiation skills in both languages
Enjoy working with people, demonstrate empathy, and show a high level of initiative
Excellent sales skills and a clear understanding of the difference between recruiting and headhunting
Solution-oriented, entrepreneurial, and revenue-focused approach to work
Treat others with appreciation, honesty, and respect

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential opportunity to receive an equity stake in the company in the future
Entrepreneurial role with plenty of room for your own ideas
Steep learning curve and insight into building a company
Remote-first hybrid culture; in principle, work from anywhere
Flexible working hours
New MacBook for work
Attractive compensation with performance-based earning potential exceeding €100,000