The right skilled professionals, hired on plan

Professional & Expert Search

We fill your business-critical specialist and expert positions faster — with data-driven sourcing from 770,000+ active contacts across DACH. You keep your head clear, and we deliver the people who make the difference.

Your advantage
One partner. Full reach. A team that can focus.
Ø 10
days to first presentation
Ø 4
profiles to hire
770k+
active contacts in DACH
200+
specialists in the network

Trusted by

Vodafone
Schwarz Dienstleistung
OBI
Remazing
Suedkurier
Friday
Studitemps
Deichmann
TeamViewer
Liebherr
emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA
Maschinenfabrik Köppern
Speira
emz-Hanauer
Breitbandversorgung Deutschland
Cevotec
Envision Digital
Würth Gruppe
Wer Liefert Was
Viessmann
SMS Digital
Knorr Bremse
klockner & co
Joblift
iExergy
E-on
Airbus
The real lever

The bottleneck is rarely the market, but access to it.

The best skilled professionals are not actively looking and do not respond to job adverts. Winning them takes access: an established network and systematic sourcing. That is exactly where we come in.

Our Approach

Not a service provider. A sparring partner.

As a Trusted Advisor we combine market knowledge, network and technology and take the most demanding part of recruiting off your hands. You make the decisions; we provide the foundation for them.

01

Understand before we search

A thorough briefing on the role, the culture and the goals for the first 6–12 months. We do not search for CVs; we search for impact.

02

Multichannel sourcing with a system

Data-driven, semi-automated search plus direct outreach. This is how we reach active and passive candidates at scale.

03

Only profiles that fit

Two-stage qualification on the professional and the personal level. You only see candidates who genuinely fit.

04

One contract, every specialisation

Through the CTG ecosystem you get access to specialised teams for each functional area.

770,000+active contacts in the DACH region
Ø 10 daysto the first candidate presentations
9 brandsspecialised teams, one contract
15+ yearsof experience in specialist & expert recruiting
Your advantage

Filled faster. Better connected.

Two levers that make all the difference for HR — speed in the process and access to the right people.

Efficiency & time-to-hire

Filled faster — with no loss of quality

A plannable process with clear milestones and transparent reporting takes the load off your team and noticeably shortens the time to hire.

Ø 10 days
to the first suitable profiles presented
Ø 4 profiles
to a successful hire
100%
pre-qualified — we handle sourcing and outreach
Network & reach

Access to the 90% who are not looking

The strongest skilled professionals are rarely active on the market. Through our DACH network and data-driven multichannel sourcing, we reach precisely these people.

770,000+
active contacts in the DACH region
Multichannel
data-driven sourcing instead of job adverts
3 locations
Berlin · Hamburg · Zurich
What makes us unique

More than a headhunter. An entire network.

Instead of one consultant’s view, you get a curated network of specialised brands — bundled under a single contract.

The CTG ecosystem

One contract — the combined expertise of specialised brands

Every discipline has its own codes. That is why CTG brings several specialised recruiting brands under one roof — IT, tech, finance, sales, digital & more, each with its own network and market knowledge. You manage everything through one contact.

Specialist depth in every functional area instead of generalist surface
One contract, one point of contact
200+ employees & 770,000+ network contacts
CareerTeamC-Level & Professional Search
PALTRONIT & Technologies of the Future
alphacodersAI experts
NumerisFinance, Legal, Real Estate
BENOMIKEngineering
FindusFindsHigh-Volume Recruiting
SinceritasHealthcare & Life Sciences
ScalableTalentRPO & Embedded Recruiting
FoxioJunior & Mid-Level Search

Data-driven

Semi-automated multichannel sourcing reaches the right profiles at scale — quickly and systematically.

+

Personal

Two-stage, personal qualification tests capability and cultural fit — you only see what genuinely fits.

= Speed with no scatter loss.

Your path to a successful placement.

Five clearly structured steps — from first contact to a solution that fits.

Book an introductory call

Getting to know each other — no obligation & personal

48 h·Senior Partner

In a short intro call we understand your goals, challenges and expectations. You immediately receive an initial assessment of how we can support you.

Clarity on whether and how we can concretely help you.
Market analysis & strategy

Tailored advice instead of standard solutions

A few days·Project team + research

We analyse your market, your requirements and the best options for implementation. We then present you with a clear, data-based strategy.

A concrete plan with genuine chances of success.
Contract signing

Transparency & commitment from the very start

A few days·Senior partner + client

Once everything fits, we set out the collaboration clearly and transparently in the contract — no hidden terms.

Certainty and clarity for both sides.
Start of the search

Targeted search with network & expertise

Start within 48 h·Research + network

Now implementation begins: we launch a targeted search and use our networks, tools and experience to achieve the best results.

Quickly identify the right options.
Selection phase

Reviewed, fitting proposals

2–4 weeks·CTG + client

We present you with a selection of concrete solutions precisely matched to your requirements. Clearly prepared and comparable.

An efficient decision and a maximum hit rate.
Functional areas

Specialised per function. A network that counts.

Every functional area is served by a dedicated team with its own network and market knowledge. Choose an area:

IT & Tech

From software development and DevOps to IT security: we fill the technical key roles that carry your digitalisation — with access to one of the largest IT networks in DACH.

Software EngineerDevOpsIT SecurityData & AIIT Project LeadArchitect
Active IT contacts34,000+
Ø time to presentation15 days
Typical seniorityProfessional – Lead
Search approachMultichannel + direct outreach

Sales & Commercial

Growth needs the right sales profiles. We find account executives, sales managers and commercial specialists who turn pipeline into revenue.

Account ExecutiveSales ManagerKey AccountBusiness DevelopmentCustomer Success
Active sales contacts20,000+
Ø time to presentation25 days
Typical seniorityProfessional – Head
Search approachMultichannel + direct outreach

Finance

Controlling, accounting, treasury or FP&A: we fill finance roles with profiles who understand the numbers and think in terms of the business.

ControllerAccountantFP&ATreasuryHead of Finance
Active finance contacts57,000+
Ø time to presentation10 days
Typical seniorityProfessional – Head
Search approachMultichannel + direct outreach

Marketing

Performance, brand, product or content: we find marketing specialists who deliver measurable impact and fit your brand.

Performance MarketingBrandProduct MarketingCRMContent
Reachacross DACH
Ø time to presentation10 days
Typical seniorityProfessional – Lead
Search approachMultichannel + direct outreach

Engineering

Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, production: for industry and hidden champions, we fill technical specialist roles with genuine depth.

Engineering designProductionQualityR&DProject Lead
Industry focusIndustry / Mittelstand
Ø time to presentation10 days
Typical seniorityProfessional – Lead
Search approachMultichannel + direct outreach

HR & Operations

From talent acquisition to operations management: we fill the roles that keep your organisation running and moving forward.

RecruiterHR Business PartnerPeople & CultureOperations Manager
Reachacross DACH
Ø time to presentation10 days
Typical seniorityProfessional – Head
Search approachMultichannel + direct outreach

What our clients say about us

Ingo Fraedrich
VetZ - Management

"All expectations met. Professional and customer-focused! I am very satisfied with the result. Many thanks to the Sinceritas team!"

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Mark Schuchert
HR Officer - HDN

"Using headhunting for the first time, we chose PALTRON from several potential service providers. From the start, the communication was exceptionally detailed. In addition, the transparent process and PALTRON's reliable availability kept us up to date at all times. As a result, we were able to fill a key position successfully in a short time."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
PALTRON
Maik Gronau
Managing Director - GWA Hygiene

"alphacoders has become an integral part of our tech recruiting. We have been working together for over 2 years now and have already successfully filled several different IT positions. As a startup, we greatly value the comprehensive advice, from sharpening the profile and selecting candidates to helping us optimise our own internal hiring process. We are very glad to have alphacoders by our side."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Wiebke Ernst-Ringena
Deputy Head of HR

"With the help of the recruiting experts at alphacoders, we were able to successfully fill several challenging roles in our digitalisation, IT and procurement departments. The collaboration was always marked by very good advice, open communication and maximum transparency. We look forward to our next joint projects with alphacoders!"

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Jörn Hartig

"We have been working very closely and in partnership with Foxio Consulting for several years. I particularly remember the start-up phase of hagebau connect, when the Foxio team successfully supported us in building our expert team under tight time pressure. We will continue to rely on Foxio's speed and professional advice in the future."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Rainer Klipp

"Since joining E&V as CDO, I have been working successfully with Foxio. Digital transformation was and remains a key issue for us – in Tim and Lars we have recruiting sparring partners at eye level who understand what transformation means. Thanks to data-driven recruiting and the weekly reports including conversion rates, we always have an optimal view of the status of the search. We look forward to continuing to win over high performers for E&V together with Foxio."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Andrea Nitschmann
HR Business Partner

"The recruiters at BENOMIK support and guide us very competently, quickly and professionally throughout the entire recruiting process. The presentation and quality of the profiles and the regular jour fixe meetings enable an efficient selection of candidates. And BENOMIK succeeds in generating perfect matches not only professionally but also in terms of our corporate culture."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Elena Ulmasova

"Thanks to the support of CTG's tech recruiter, we were able to expand our pipeline with suitable candidates, optimise the candidate experience and win numerous tech talents. The recruiter-on-demand model offered made complete sense for us, which is why we are happy to recommend it."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Franziska Würtz

"Thanks to the professional support of an interim recruiter from ScalableTalent, we were able to absorb staff shortages in recruiting at short notice and reach our hiring goals. Onboarding and induction went quickly and smoothly, so our temporary colleague integrated into the existing team very quickly and was able to support us promptly. Our brands were (...) represented very well."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Armin Bauer
IT Security Lead

"With PALTRON, we were able to fill a leadership position in IT security within a few weeks. We found our new employee among the very first candidates presented. Many thanks to Oliver Mantau and his team for the great collaboration."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
PALTRON
Lena Wissing
Junior HR Manager focusing on Talent Acquisition

"We have come to know PALTRON as a reliable, competent and reputable recruitment service provider. Particularly good were both the selection of profiles presented and the personal, transparent and appreciative support throughout the entire process."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
PALTRON
Laura Albrecht
Senior HR Manager – Recruitment at EGON OLDENDORFF Management GmbH

"With the help of Numeris Consulting, we brought a very challenging search in the finance field to a successful close and ensured a great team fit, which matters enormously to us, especially for leadership positions. We were always well informed throughout the entire process, and communication was always on an equal footing. We are happy to recommend the Numeris team and look forward to further projects."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Numeris Consulting
Madeleine Heitmann
Senior People & Culture Manager - Remazing

"FindusFinds supported us in finding applicants for various positions in a short time. The collaboration was always very professional, cooperative and uncomplicated. We recommend Niklas and his team and look forward to future projects with FindusFinds."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Geraldine Hild
HR Manager at APARAVI Software Europe GmbH

"Recruiting at the very highest level

Unfortunately, the quality of previous recruiters left a lot to be desired; this has changed completely with this partnership.
Proactive information sharing is a top priority here. On top of that, they have a knack for finding the right candidates. CareerTeam understands our culture and our standards; the collaboration was textbook. We look forward to a long-term partnership and more exciting projects."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Wolfram Kiwit
Editor-in-Chief - Lensing Media

"Our contact Margarita Kwindt was reliable, a strong communicator and impressed us with good client management. With her team, she was able to present several candidates with very good profiles in a relatively short time, which allowed us to complete the search process quickly and entirely in line with our requirements."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Gundula Pabst
Head of HR Marketing & Recruitment - Galeria Kaufhof

"CareerTeam supports us in recruiting digital executives and experts with truly good candidates. The collaboration is very cooperative, always reliable and characterised by good advice."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Thomas Grimm
Vice President Human Resources Group - SAF Holland

"Pia Thomsen and her team impressed us above all by presenting only excellently suited candidates within a very short time. This allowed us to complete the search quickly, efficiently and satisfactorily."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Jeremias Meier
Founder & CEO - Bexio

"The collaboration with CareerTeam was extremely professional; within a very short time we were presented with high-quality profiles. The entire organisation was excellent: I had only minimal coordination effort, and the recruiter in charge ensured an efficient process with well-structured follow-ups. I can recommend Fabian Weber and his team without reservation."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus

"Efficient exchange and open, honest feedback were the foundation of our collaboration with CareerTeam. We were very satisfied with the fast and effective search."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Anna Semmelroth
COO - Eurowings Digital

"With the help of CareerTeam's network and expertise, we were able to fill the management level of Eurowings Digital with high-calibre people despite a demanding search process."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Felix Schneider
Co-Founder & Marketing Director - Dreamlines

"CareerTeam played a key role in helping us build a global management team. Thanks to its comprehensive digital understanding and international network, CareerTeam completed all searches successfully in a very short time. We are already looking forward to continuing our collaboration."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Dr. Henning Frommer
Project Lead Digital - Gothaer Versicherung

"CareerTeam's search process was extremely precise. All the profiles presented were relevant to the position, which allowed us to complete the assignment to our complete satisfaction."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Dr. Christian Brandt
Managing Director andsafe AG - Provinzial NordWest

"Not least the full-service approach and the expert input regarding the difficult location are what have made the cooperation with CareerTeam an extremely successful project for us so far."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
Angelika Kambeck
Head of Strategic Group HR - Klöckner & Co

"Through CareerTeam, we gained access to a network of digital experts. We were able to build our digital unit from scratch and are extremely satisfied with the service."

Frank Hasselmann
Managing Director - Digitec Galaxus
…on working with our agency
FAQ

Frequently asked questions from HR teams.

What is the difference between Professional Search and Executive Search?+
Executive Search fills C-Level and top leadership positions. Professional & Expert Search addresses the business-critical level below: skilled professionals, specialists and middle management — exactly the roles HR teams most often have to fill, and in larger volumes.
How long does a placement take?+
On average, we present the first suitable candidates after around 25 days. A successful hire typically takes only four presentations.
Which functional areas do you specialise in?+
Through the CTG ecosystem, specialised teams cover IT & tech, sales & commercial, finance, marketing, engineering and HR & operations, among others — each with its own network and market knowledge.
How large is your candidate network?+
We draw on more than 770,000 active contacts in the DACH region and combine this network with data-driven multichannel sourcing and direct outreach.
Does Professional Search take the load off my internal HR team?+
Yes. We handle sourcing, first outreach and pre-qualification, and present only profiles that fit. Your team stays focused, and the selection process stays short and efficient.

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Josef Günthner
Senior Partner

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