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Head of Kooku X, Executive Search (m/w/d)

Berlin, BERLINRemoteFull-time2026-11-11 → 2026-11-12
Remote

Core

Lead the independent Kooku X business unit for Executive Search, focusing on sales, business development, and process building for Director/C-level placements.

Role type

Head of Business Unit / Executive Search Practice Lead

Builds

A scalable, independent Executive Search practice (Kooku X) with documented processes and a strong brand presence.

Domain

Executive Search / Human Capital Management / Venture Capital & Private Equity

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Business development, cold calling, network building, executive search delivery, CRM management, leadership, communication, negotiation, transparency, ownership.

Preferred skills

Finance specialization, PE/VC portfolio experience, Mittelstand experience, building a business unit from scratch, English fluency, LinkedIn content creation.

Responsibilities

Acquire Executive Search mandates from own network and active outreach, lead mandates from briefing to placement, build the Kooku X brand and process, manage pipeline in CRM, take over leads from Core business.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC / Business Unit Lead