Location: Cologne or Lisbon | OTE in Year 1: €100,000-150,000 (depending on experience)
Language: English (fluent) | Start: ASAP
?? Who We Are: Optimyze Consulting is a specialized recruitment agency with offices in Cologne and Lisbon. We focus on placing top talent in the fields of Cloud, DevOps, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering. From startups to established mid-sized companies, we help innovative businesses across Germany find the best tech professionals.
What Sets Us Apart: Deep technical understanding and a genuine interest in IT trendsConsulting at eye level – with both candidates and clientsA strong commitment to quality, focusing on long-term relationships over short-term dealsA dynamic team that values ownership, continuous development, and collaboration Our culture is shaped by transparency, ownership, and a drive to get better every day.
Your Responsibilities: ?? Business Development
Identify and approach new clients in the tech industry across markets such as Benelux, DACH, US or MENADevelop creative sales strategies and present compelling solutionsBuild and manage your own client portfolio ?? Key Account Management Maintain and nurture existing client relationships at eye levelAnalyze client needs and develop tailored recruiting strategiesCross- and upsell services based on trust and expertise ?? Candidate Sourcing & Screening Research and approach suitable candidates across various channelsConduct structured interviews and assess skills, potential, and cultural fit ?? Interview Coordination Organize and support interviews between clients and candidatesManage feedback and steer the interview process ?? Offer Management Support and moderate salary and contract negotiationsAdvise both sides through to successful placement ?? Market & Trend Analysis Monitor salary developments, tech trends, and shifts in the recruiting marketShare relevant insights with clients and candidates ?? CRM & Data Management Document and maintain information in our databaseEnsure an efficient and transparent way of working ?? What You Bring: Several years of experience in tech recruiting – ideally in an agencyGood track record of winning and converting business opportunitiesFluent EnglishPassion for technology, consulting, and interpersonal communicationA proactive, structured, and solution-oriented work styleEnjoyment of teamwork and the drive to grow in an ambitious environment What You Can Expect From Us: OTE of €100,000-€150,000 in your first year – transparent, performance-based, and realistically achievable - consisting of base salary, monthly commission and annual bonus A modern work environment with flat hierarchies and quick decision-makingPersonal mentoring, structured onboarding, and regular training sessionsCutting-edge recruiting tools, automation, and a scalable setupWorkation options, hybrid work models, and an international teamTeam offsites, regular meetups, and a culture that encourages initiative