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Looking to kick-start your career in a fact-paced, commercial role? Do you thrive in a results-oriented environment and work well under pressure? Are you driven, resilient and ambitious? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

What you’ll do

  • Partner with clients – Help private equity investors access the expert insights they need to evaluate investment opportunities.
  • Recruit experts - Spend your day on the phone with top industry executives to find the most relevant matches for your clients.
  • Hone your sales and negotiation skills – Pitch our products, build relationships, and drive revenue growth.
  • Solve complex problems on the fly – Understand clients’ projects and new markets rapidly to identify relevant experts in minutes.
  • Develop a founder’s mindset – Innovate, adapt, and take ownership of your success.

Why join us?

  • Develop foundational commercial and client management skills: you'll hone a wide range of transferrable skills, including problem-solving, communication, and negotiation.
  • Fast-track your growth: there is clear career advancement for strong performers into leadership roles within 2 years.
  • Gain an introduction to a wide range of industries: connect daily over the phone with top experts in their fields.
  • Earn competitive pay of £44,000+ in your first year, with a £40,000 base salary and uncapped bonus potential after just one month.
  • Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, pension contributions, and more.
  • Appreciate good work-life balance with 15+ vacation days, Summer Fridays, and work from anywhere for one month per year.
  • Be part of our engaging culture with social events, professional development, and a dynamic, supportive team.

Qualifications

What we look for

  • Business fluent in German (written and oral - Level C1 and above).
  • Ambitious multitaskers who thrive under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Strong communicators who can build relationships and influence decision-makers.
  • Problem solvers who love breaking down industries and thinking on their feet.
  • Driven self-starters who embrace feedback and chase top performance.
  • Curious minds eager to develop commercial, analytical, and leadership skills.