ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our Austrian client is a leading international organization operating across multiple markets, with a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth within the telecommunications and consumer electronics sector. They are currently seeking a Treasury and Investment Manager to lead finance operations, liquidity management, investment activities, and strategic financial decision-making. This role offers strong visibility within the business and the opportunity to impact financial performance and risk management directly. 

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Oversee daily cash management, liquidity planning, and short- to long-term cash forecasting
• Manage and optimize banking relationships, including account structures, fees, and service agreements
• Ensure efficient working capital management and maintain sufficient liquidity for operational needs
• Administer debt facilities, including loans, credit lines, guarantees, and covenant compliance
• Monitor and manage financial risks (interest rate, FX, liquidity, and counterparty risks)
• Develop and maintain treasury policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Manage the organization’s investment portfolio in line with approved strategies and risk appetite
• Execute investment transactions and monitor portfolio performance
• Provide recommendations on asset allocation and investment strategy
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare treasury and investment reports for senior management and key stakeholders
• Provide analysis on cash flow, liquidity, and investment performance
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Contribute to financial reporting, disclosures, and audit processes
• Collaborate closely with accounting, tax, risk, and finance teams
• Lead treasury-related system enhancements and process improvement initiatives

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our Austrian client is a leading international organization operating across multiple markets, with a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth within the telecommunications and consumer electronics sector. They are currently seeking a Sourcing Manager / Category Manager / Market Expert to drive procurement strategy and execution for consumer electronics and second-life devices. This role offers significant ownership, regional exposure, and the opportunity to directly influence sourcing performance and supplier partnerships.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our client is a fast-growing, internationally active technology company headquartered in Germany and recognized as a global innovation leader in fiber-reinforced composite systems for trenchless pipeline rehabilitation. The company designs and manufactures high-performance solutions for the sustainable renewal of water, wastewater, stormwater, and gas infrastructure, supporting municipalities, utilities, and infrastructure operators across international markets.

With strong growth ambitions in the Middle East, the company is now establishing its regional presence from the ground up. To lead this strategic expansion, we are seeking an entrepreneurial and hands-on Business Development Manager (m/f/d) GCC. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a new market, establish long-term partnerships, and shape the regional business strategy. You will act as the first local representative, combining technical consulting, project sales, and strategic business development in a highly demanding, solution-driven environment.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Build and develop the regional market presence across the Middle East, with a strategic focus on municipal infrastructure solutions within the water, wastewater, and stormwater segments
• Act as the first on-the-ground employee, representing the company locally and establishing long-term market structures
• Drive hands-on business development, identifying, developing, and converting new project opportunities
• Manage and grow existing key accounts, ensuring long-term customer satisfaction and repeat business
• Work closely with municipalities, engineering consultants, and contractors through tender-based sales processes and technical specification work
• Support project acquisition by influencing specifications, providing technical consulting, and positioning premium system solutions
• Develop strong relationships with end customers and contractors, jointly promoting optimized technical and commercial project solutions
• Lead technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions for stakeholders
• Act as the interface between local customers, engineering partners, and the company’s technical and production teams in Germany
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and project pipelines to continuously refine the regional strategy

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:

• Minimum 6–10 years of experience in technical project sales or business development, ideally within the building materials, construction solutions, or infrastructure technology sectors
• Strong background in consultative, specification-driven, and high-value technical sales
• Proven experience working in tender-based project environments, particularly with municipalities and infrastructure operators
• Proven ability to understand, position, and successfully commercialize complex, technically sophisticated, and high-value solutions within project-driven environments
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a demonstrated track record in building markets, structures, and business pipelines from the ground up
• Commercial acumen combined with strong technical credibility, enabling effective engagement with engineering, contractor, and end-user stakeholders
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers at senior and municipal levels
• Fluency in English is mandatory; additional language skills are a strong advantage
• High flexibility and willingness to travel extensively across the Middle East region as required

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our client is a globally recognized leader in drainage and water management solutions, providing innovative systems for major infrastructure, commercial, and hospitality projects worldwide. With a long-standing presence across the GCC, the company has built a strong market position supported by a highly capable and experienced regional team. To further strengthen and expand its operations in Saudi Arabia, it is now seeking an experienced Country Manager (m/f/d) to lead the local organization, drive sustainable growth, and cultivate long-term strategic partnerships.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement a best-in-class sales and market entry strategy to drive the company’s growth and positioning in Saudi Arabia
• Serve as a trusted commercial partner to regional and global leadership, contributing strategic insight and influencing key business decisions
• Proactively identify and capitalize on major business opportunities, converting them into sustainable and profitable revenue streams
• Build, manage, and expand long-term strategic relationships with government bodies, key clients, and industry partners
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and oversee sophisticated contract frameworks to maximize value and manage risk
• Drive the growth and operational advancement of the Saudi entity, optimizing systems, workflows, and overall efficiency
• Create and embed a high-performance sales culture, setting clear objectives and driving consistent achievement of ambitious targets
• Act as the company’s senior representative in executive-level discussions, reinforcing its reputation as a preferred partner for large-scale infrastructure and hospitality projects
• Track market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive movements to anticipate risks and identify growth opportunities
• Ensure alignment between sales strategy, operational execution, and long-term business objectives in the Saudi market

To be successful in this role you should have the following skills and experiences:

• An academic background in business, engineering, or a related discipline, supported by extensive executive leadership exposure
• A strong track record of driving revenue and managing complex commercial portfolios within the construction or infrastructure sector
• Hands-on experience operating in Saudi Arabia, with a clear understanding of local regulations, decision-making structures, and cultural dynamics
• The ability to set a clear growth vision and translate it into executable market-entry and expansion plans
• Advanced deal-structuring and negotiation capabilities, with demonstrated success in closing strategically significant agreements
• High-level commercial and financial insight, enabling disciplined growth, margin improvement, and long-term value creation
• A proven leadership style that attracts, develops, and energizes top-performing sales talent
• Fluency in both Arabic and English for senior-level stakeholder engagement

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our client is a fast-growing international renewable energy group operating an AI-powered solar infrastructure platform. Through its integrated platform and service ecosystem, the company enables solar installers and storage professionals to manage design, procurement, financing, and operations in a highly efficient, data-driven way - allowing partners to deliver smarter, faster, and more profitable energy projects.

As part of its continued international expansion, the company is strengthening its leadership presence in Europe and is seeking a Country Manager UK (m/f/d) to own customer outcomes, adoption, and long-term value creation across the region. You will work in close collaboration with the global executive team and contribute directly to strategic decisions at an international level. This is a senior leadership role for a highly motivated professional who combines commercial leadership, strong sales drive, and digital affinity with deep industry insight. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys building businesses from the ground up and wants to play a key role in scaling an innovative, AI-driven platform.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Define and execute a comprehensive Customer Success strategy for the UK and Europe, fully aligned with regional growth, revenue, and expansion objectives
• Build, lead, and scale a high-performing, remote Customer Success organisation operating across multiple European markets, establishing clear engagement models, success frameworks, and escalation pathways
• Serve as a senior point of contact for key installer partners, EPCs, and strategic accounts, fostering long-term and trust-based relationships
• Drive structured onboarding, product adoption, and lifecycle engagement across installer networks to maximize customer value and retention while ensuring a consistent customer experience across countries
• Own and actively manage core Customer Success KPIs including adoption, retention, churn, NPS, and expansion influence
• Identify upsell, cross-sell, and value-added service opportunities in close collaboration with Sales and Partnerships teams
• Translate customer feedback and field insights into strategic recommendations for Product and Growth teams, directly influencing roadmap priorities
• Align Customer Success operations with regional go-to-market strategies and support renewals, expansions, and new market launches
• Oversee Customer Success activities across multiple European jurisdictions, ensuring compliance, reporting accuracy, and reliable forecasting
• Maintain a strong field presence through regular travel across the UK and Europe, representing the company at installer events, partner meetings, and industry forums

To be successful in this role you should have the following skills and experiences:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Energy, or a related discipline
• More than 10 years of experience in Customer Success, Account Management, or Operations roles within growth-oriented and international environments
• A strong background in the solar / PV industry, ideally within installer, EPC, distribution, or solar SaaS ecosystems
• Proven experience managing and scaling installer or partner networks across multiple markets
• Demonstrated success leading remote, multi-country teams within Europe
• A strategic, KPI-driven leadership style combined with strong operational execution capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, enabling effective engagement at senior partner level
• High comfort with frequent travel across multiple European markets

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our client is a well-established international engineering company with a strong reputation for innovation and quality across multiple industrial sectors. With a global workforce and a collaborative culture, the organization focuses on delivering advanced technical solutions to its customers. They are currently seeking a Regional Sales Manager to drive growth and expand their presence across the GCC market. This role offers a high level of autonomy, strategic responsibility, and direct impact on business development. It is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled sales professional to join a forward-thinking and dynamic environment.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our Austrian client is a leading international organization operating across multiple markets, with a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth within the telecommunications and consumer electronics sector. They are currently seeking a Junior Sourcing / Category Specialist to support procurement activities and supplier coordination for consumer electronics and second-life devices. This role offers strong learning opportunities, regional exposure, and hands-on experience in sourcing, supplier management, and logistics within a dynamic environment. 

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our client is a mid-sized, international organization operating within the sustainable energy and chemical sectors. With multiple entities across Northern Europe, the company specializes in converting waste and residue streams into valuable resources for industries such as biofuel, feed production, and industrial chemicals. Driven by a strong commitment to the green transition, the organization combines entrepreneurial agility with technical expertise. Despite a significant market presence, the company maintains a flat structure, collaborative culture, and a high degree of individual impact, offering employees the opportunity to directly influence growth and innovation.

The Sourcing & Sales Manager (m/f/d) will play a key role in driving business growth by developing new sourcing channels and building long-term commercial relationships. The position combines strategic sourcing, technical sales, and relationship management across international markets, particularly within Scandinavia, Germany, and the Benelux region. The role is based primarily in Hamburg, with occasional travel to production sites and international partners.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Identify and develop new international sourcing opportunities for raw materials
• Build and maintain a strong network of suppliers across target markets
• Execute proactive sourcing strategies, including cold outreach and lead generation
• Establish and nurture long-term, relationship-driven partnerships
• Conduct supplier negotiations to secure competitive and sustainable agreements
• Collaborate closely with subcontractors and external partners
• Manage sourcing of waste and residue streams for biofuel production
• Support sales activities related to technical products, including glycerine and related materials
• Coordinate cross-functionally with production, operations, and technical teams
• Analyze supplier markets and identify emerging opportunities
• Handle complex sourcing scenarios requiring technical understanding
• Contribute to both procurement and sales processes across multiple business units
• Travel internationally (~30 days/year) for supplier visits, conferences, and networking
• Monitor, document, and report sourcing and sales performance metrics
• Support overall revenue growth and raw material supply optimization

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our client is a well-established international industrial organisation with a strong regional presence in the Middle East. In this multifunctional role, the IT Administrator (m/f/d) plays a key role in ensuring the stability, security, and continuous improvement of the organisation’s IT infrastructure. The position combines patch management, vulnerability management, user administration, and end-user support to maintain system integrity, minimise risks, and support business continuity. This role is well-suited for an organised, proactive professional with strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Manage and monitor patch management processes across systems (SCCM, WSUS, MDE, Baramundi)
• Execute system updates and patching activities using Vulcan
• Administer software deployment and updates via Intune
• Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues across the organisation
• Optimise applications and systems to improve performance and efficiency
• Manage software vulnerabilities and ensure timely risk remediation
• Monitor and respond to emerging security threats and vulnerabilities
• Administer Active Directory, including user setup, access management, and process automation
• Prepare and configure notebooks using standard deployment methods (e.g., PXE boot)
• Provide first-level IT support, including user assistance and basic support for engineering and ERP systems

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences: