Sales Recruitment Germany — Nigel Wright Talent Experts
Specialist sales recruiter in Germany
Nigel Wright Group is a specialist sales executive search firm operating across Germany and the wider DACH region. We support companies in the consumer sector by recruiting sales talent for key commercial positions. Both clients and candidates benefit from our market knowledge, regional reach, and consistently high standards of service, ensuring a successful recruitment experience for all.
We fill permanent and interim sales jobs, ranging from Key Account Managers to Heads of Sales and Director-level leadership roles. Many of our sales recruitment consultants have previously worked in senior commercial positions themselves, giving them the skills and experience to assess and deliver highly qualified candidates across functions such as Commercial Management, Category Management, Business Development, and Account Management.
To discuss your recruitment strategy or to find top sales talent for your team, please contact us directly or use the chat function below. Candidates can explore the latest opportunities on our job page, and we encourage job seekers to follow us on social media and submit their CVs for future vacancies.
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Our track record as sales recruiters in Germany
As sector specialists, we partner with start-ups, medium-sized businesses, and multinational firms operating in sectors such as Home & Personal Care, Fashion & Lifestyle, Food & Drink, DIY, Beauty & Cosmetics, Consumer Electronics, Ecommerce & Retail, Travel & Leisure, and Toys & Children.
Recent client success stories
At the top end of the commercial hierarchy, we have supported numerous director-level appointments critical to revenue growth and business transformation.
Notably, BurnusCare appointed us to deliver a Sales & Marketing Director, a pivotal leadership role responsible for the company’s go-to-market strategy in personal care.
At Careismatic Brands, a global leader in healthcare apparel, we successfully recruited a Regional Sales Director DACH, tasked with overseeing expansion and commercial performance across the region.
Our experience also includes digital-first and B2B environments.
We partnered with Corelogic, an innovative software business, to recruit a Sales Director focused on driving enterprise sales and client growth in the DACH region.
In the life sciences sector, Finzelberg engaged us to secure a Commercial Director, responsible for strategic customer relationships and long-term sales development.
In international and export-oriented sales, we were chosen by Grant Westfield to recruit their Sales Director Europe, a senior role leading commercial operations across continental markets.
Similarly, Relx International, a global FMCG company, appointed us to identify a Country Sales Director, to spearhead growth and team leadership in Germany.
Across all of these placements, our ability to combine sector knowledge with an understanding of evolving commercial needs ensures we consistently identify leaders capable of driving measurable impact.
We also have strong credentials in placing multiple sales professionals within the same organisation.
Our partnership with GB Foods includes the placement of a Sales Director, as well as several Group Key Account Managers and Key Account Managers, each responsible for high-volume accounts across the DACH region. These hires were instrumental in strengthening national retail partnerships and increasing brand visibility.
At Brennerei Ziegler, a premium spirits brand, we helped build a complete sales function by appointing a Head of Off-Trade, a Head of On-Trade, Key Account Managers, and Area Sales Managers.
Similarly, our work with Christian Dior Couture has supported their continued success in the luxury sector, with placements spanning boutique managers, department heads, and client development professionals in key cities including Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Vienna, and Geneva.
In the food and beverage industry, we’ve delivered commercial leaders to household names including FrieslandCampina, Lotus Bakeries, Lipton Teas and Infusions, Pernod Ricard, and Livekindly.
At Lotus Bakeries, for instance, we appointed a Country Manager, several National Key Account Managers, and an International Account Manager, reflecting our strength in hiring for multi-channel sales coverage.
For FrieslandCampina, we delivered numerous Interim Key Account Managers, including those focused on key discounter accounts such as Lidl.
Retail and ecommerce brands also feature prominently in our sales recruitment track record.
At Stokke, we placed multiple Regional Account Managers, Retail Partner Managers, and ecommerce-focused roles.
At Shaping New Tomorrow, a direct-to-consumer fashion brand, we built out both their online and in-store teams, including Ecommerce Managers, Performance Marketing Managers, and Store Managers in major German cities.
Our work with fast-growing FMCG and lifestyle brands such as Dorel, HL Display, Gourmand, and Orthex Group showcases our ability to deliver both leadership and field-based sales professionals.
At Dorel, we delivered Sales Coordinators, Key Account Managers, and Sales Representatives, while at Gourmand, we placed permanent and interim Key Account Managers and a Sales Manager Germany.
In the travel and professional services sectors, our ongoing relationship with American Express Global Business Travel includes hiring a Head of Business Development for Germany and Switzerland, alongside Business Development Managers and sourcing specialists.
Likewise, our support for TUI Cruises and TeamSport has contributed to expanding commercial operations in leisure and hospitality.
Across every engagement, Nigel Wright Group provides a tailored and consultative approach to sales leadership recruitment, aligning the right people with the right opportunities. Whether placing senior directors to shape strategy or building high-performing commercial teams, we are proud to be recognised as a leading sales executive headhunter in the German market.
Searching for sales executive recruiters in Germany?
As one of Europe’s top-tier headhunters for sales positions, we are committed to building long-term relationships and delivering consistent results for every client. Let us help you secure the sales talent your business needs.
If you need a sales headhunter with a proven track record, please contact us via the email address below. A consultant will respond on the same working day.
Düsseldorf Office
Telephone: +49 211 8823 0897
Email: marketingdept@nigelwright.com
Address: Benrather Karree, Benrather Strasse 18-20, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany