Senior Client Partner – Executive Search | Eschborn, Germany


Are you a senior executive search professional based in Germany? Do you have a passion for executive talent sourcing and are you a skilled negotiator? Are you a trusted partner to key decision makers? Are you a self-motivated professional pursuing continuous professional growth? Then you might be who we are looking for to join our expanding team.

Who is SpenglerFox

Established in 2003, SpenglerFox has grown to become a Global Top 40 Ranked provider of premium human capital solutions, independently owned and managed by 12 partners based across the world from Denmark to Dubai. Each partner has been part of SpenglerFox for over ten years and, like the rest of our global team of consultants and researchers, bring a wealth of experience and expertise gathered from working in a wide range of industries. It’s this depth and breadth of industry knowledge, together with our deeply embedded duty of care to our people, our clients and candidates, which ensures that we are fully committed to discovering, developing and deploying the best talent to our clients so that they can succeed in these challenging times.

Why join the SpenglerFox team?

Our values (agile, authentic, accountable, anticipatory, allied) form the basis of our people strategy and define who we are and what we expect of every employee, external provider and affiliate. Our values are also the yardstick with which we measure the people we hire for our business, the quality of the candidates we introduce to our clients, and the clients we choose to work with. By sharing common values, we have a common purpose. By having a common purpose, the end result will always be one in which all parties derive equal value.

Borders, culture, ethnic backgrounds etc. divide us naturally, but inclusion is the engine that drives our innovation. The focus of what we do every single day is on what brings us together, not what divides us. And that is what makes SpenglerFox a business where you can be a part of something bigger.

Who we are looking for

  • You have a university degree in a relevant business discipline.
  • You have an impeccable track record of no less than 10 years in executive search and C-level relationship management.
  • You have strong sales acumen and able to work independently in generating new business.
  • You are a trusted advisor to your clients in helping them to grow their businesses.
  • You are ambitious and want to take on an entrepreneurial role. We are happy to match your personal ambitions with ours and make full use of your strengths.
  • You are able to work autonomously, but always be a team player.
  • You have a proactive attitude, entrepreneurial approach, with an unconditional commitment to your clients and candidates.
  • You do not see your job as work but as an extension of yourself and an opportunity for both personal and professional growth.
  • Your integrity is unquestionable.
  • You are a winner, not at all costs, but with whatever it takes.
  • You are persuasive and a strong negotiator with advanced commercial and communication skills.

Your job description

We are looking for a Senior Client Partner to spearhead business development, nurture key client partnerships, and guide a high-performing team in the executive search industry.

In this role, you will leverage your extensive network and deep industry expertise to identify and secure new strategic clients. You’ll play a pivotal role in expanding our business by bringing in new opportunities for a team of talented (Senior) Principals while maintaining and growing C-level relationships across multiple geographies. Your ability to spot emerging market trends, identify target sectors, and monitor business developments will be instrumental in consistently achieving sales targets.

As a trusted advisor, you will promote our full suite of services, identify cross-selling opportunities, and collaborate with international colleagues to deliver tailored solutions. Active engagement in industry conferences, networking events, and leadership of key internal discussions will further strengthen our firm’s market presence.

Beyond business development, you will play a key role in team leadership and management. This includes recruiting top talent in your region, mentoring consultants, and ensuring seamless collaboration through knowledge-sharing. By analyzing industry trends and staying ahead of market developments, you will help shape the firm’s strategic direction while supporting the growth of Associates and (Senior) Principals.

Additionally, you will contribute to operational excellence by overseeing client invoicing, sharing key market intelligence, and ensuring best practices in internal systems. Your leadership will extend to supporting the Leadership Team with regular updates and, where needed, stepping in for the Country Manager.

If you are a results-driven executive search professional with a proven track record in business development and client leadership, we invite you to join us as a Senior Client Partner and make a lasting impact.

This is what we offer you

You will join an organization where our central focus is our people and where you will be a part of a global, fully integrated, and interconnected team of professionals. Most importantly, you will not find a more collegial corporate culture anywhere – we call it FOXiness.

In addition, we offer you:

  • A fast-growing organisation where we value entrepreneurship, dedication, autonomy, trust, and above all, expertise.
  • A business where you are an integral part of the bigger picture.
  • Inclusion is what drives creativity and innovation. We encourage all our people to be actively engaged in building our business.
  • We believe in compensating outstanding performance. Your remuneration package will be a bespoke solution built around you.

  • We offer our people the opportunity to work in a flexible hybrid environment, combining remote work with access to our centrally located, modern offices in Eschborn. We value independence and entrepreneurship while ensuring you have the support you need through our office network across EMEA

Want to know more?

Please get in touch by sending us your detailed CV and motivation letter to Lea Schlöder at lschloeder@spenglerfox.com. We will review your professional background and potential fit with full discretion and confidentiality. If you meet our expectations we would welcome the opportunity to get to know you better and for you to get to know us as your potential future employer.