Recruiter - Commercial (m/f/d)

A11
Berlin, Germany
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for German-speaking commercial recruiters who own the full cycle and have proven direct sourcing skills, with a focus on the DACH region and experience in fast-paced scale-up environments.

Best fit for

  • German-speaking commercial recruiters with a history of managing end-to-end hiring processes in the DACH region.
    — “taking ownership of hiring across the DACH region”
  • Candidates with experience in direct sourcing and closing, particularly in commercial or sales roles.
    — “Experience in recruiting (agency or in-house), ideally commercial or sales roles”
  • Individuals who thrive in a rapidly evolving scale-up environment and are eager to learn and adapt quickly.
    — “Hunger to learn. You want to grow fast with a scale-up where things change weekly”

Things to consider

  • The role is based in Berlin, with no mention of remote flexibility.
    — “Please note that this position is based in Berlin.”
  • The position requires fluency in both German and English, with interviews conducted in both languages.
    — “Interview in German and English and deliver sharp shortlists, fast”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to take ownership of roles from start to finish in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Own the full cycle: intake, sourcing, screening, offer, close”
  • Demonstrate your experience in sourcing passive candidates through LinkedIn, referrals, and events.
    — “Hunt passive talent via LinkedIn, referrals, events and direct approach”
  • Emphasize your negotiation skills and ability to close candidates despite counter-offers.
    — “Close: negotiate offers, beat counter-offers, keep candidates warm until day one”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful candidate placements
  • high-quality shortlists
  • fast hiring cycles
Typical background
recruitment experience in agency or in-house roles

Skills & requirements

Required

RecruitmentFull-cycle RecruitmentGerman Language (C1 Or Native)English Language (strong)Commercial RecruitmentSales Recruitment

Preferred

Startup ExperienceScale-up ExperienceEnergy Sector BackgroundB2B BackgroundApplicant Tracking System Knowledge

Stack & domain

RecruitmentSalesAccount ManagementBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationInterviewingApplicant Tracking SystemDriveOwnershipCuriosityHunger To LearnFluency In German And EnglishCommunicationLeadership

About the role

Original posting from A11 via Greenhouse

About the Job

As a key growth accelerator, A11 partners with Europe’s most ambitious startups and scale-ups, corporates and SMBs to connect them with top-tier talent ready to make an impact.

We’re looking for an ambitious, German-speaking Commercial Recruiter at one of our Ecosystem Companies, taking ownership of hiring across the DACH region. You will build the commercial team across Sales, Account Management and Business Development and own the entire recruitment journey, from the hiring kick-off to the final signed contract.

Join the A11 Ecosystem – a next-generation supply chain platform redefining how one of the world’s largest industries sources, distributes, and finances materials. Engineered to unlock the full potential of global trade, it harnesses agentic AI and workflow automation to provide seamless, high-efficiency access to premium materials at scale. Since its commercial rollout, the platform has fueled exponential growth, optimizing procurement for thousands of businesses while setting new benchmarks for speed, transparency, and efficiency. Its competitive edge lies in full digitization and AI-driven supply chain management automation, eliminating inefficiencies and creating a direct, intelligent bridge between suppliers and buyers. With a team of 80+ FTEs across Europe (Berlin HQ), China, and India, the company is rapidly scaling toward profitability, driving triple-digit million GMV, and setting new industry standards in autonomous, AI-powered supply chain orchestration.

In this role, you’ll:

Own the full cycle: intake, sourcing, screening, offer, close

Hunt passive talent via LinkedIn, referrals, events and direct approach

Interview in German and English and deliver sharp shortlists, fast

Close: negotiate offers, beat counter-offers, keep candidates warm until day one

Advise hiring managers on market, salaries and timelines, and push for quick decisions

Track everything in our applicant tracking system and report on pipeline and time-to-hire

Your Profile: 

Drive and ownership. Every open role is yours until it’s signed

Curiosity. You test new channels, tools and outreach, and keep what works

Hunger to learn. You want to grow fast with a scale-up where things change weekly

Fluent German (C1 or native) and strong English

Experience in recruiting (agency or in-house), ideally commercial or sales roles

Proven direct sourcing and closing skills

Bonus: start-up or scale-up experience, an energy or B2B background, applicant tracking system know-how

Please note that we are looking for support in the Berlin office of our client company.

Please note that this position is based in Berlin.

Benefits and Perks:

Fulfil a role with entrepreneurial freedom and help scale a high-impact business model

Join an experienced founding team of serial and 2nd-time founders

Attractive base and bonus compensation program

Collaboration with top-tier investors and angels (incl. various unicorn founders) as well as leading market experts

If you’re eager to join the A11 Ecosystem and shape what’s next, we want to hear from you!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

A11 is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.

Source: A11 careers (Greenhouse)

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