Research Consultant (m/f/d)
i-potentials is the leading executive search boutique for transformation and innovation in the DACH region. Through our placements of first-level leadership positions and supervisory board members, we secure the future viability of the European economy.
If you want to learn executive search at the market-leading boutique and support our clients with passion and expertise in successfully shaping their transformation processes, you’ve come to the right place.
We are convinced: A future worth living begins with responsible leaders in the decisive positions.
Contributing to this is our ambition as an executive search boutique and shapes our work every day. For this, we have been recognized for years with top ratings, including in the renowned personnel consultant ranking by Wirtschaftswoche, and have been honored with the German Excellence Award, the “Headhunter of the Year” Award, and the “HR Excellence” Award.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Research Consultant (m/f/d) at the earliest possible date.
Your Role
As a Research Consultant (m/f/d), you track market and industry trends to identify strategically relevant insights into organizational structures and future skills in the digital age. Your analyses form the foundation for our mandates to fill top positions for our client portfolio. You don’t just work behind the scenes – you collaborate closely with our Principals and Partners, from mandate acquisition through to successful placement.
Summary of Your Responsibilities
- Project-specific analysis and evaluation of market and competitive information, from general company information to strategic orientation such as market shares, management changes, or sales channels
- Research and preparation of organizational and leadership structures as well as digital business models as a decision-making basis for clients, project teams, and potential mandates
- Development of individual identification strategies and evaluation of target companies for the systematic search and pre-selection of executives in close coordination with the responsible project leaders
- Use of our AI‑enabled research approach to precisely analyze market and organizational structures, as well as to efficiently identify and engage qualified, relevant candidates
- Needs-based support in the initial written approach to identified candidates as well as scheduling initial interviews in close coordination with the responsible project team
- Active participation in client briefings and regular client coordination meetings, as well as independent content preparation and follow-up of appointments
- Project work in interdisciplinary teams with Principals and Partners across all project phases – from mandate acquisition to successful placement
What You Bring
- You are motivated to continuously expand your knowledge and grow beyond your personal abilities and skills
- You are characterized by quick comprehension, flexibility in thinking and action combined with creativity and determination
- You are eager to take responsibility and possess the ability to work independently and make decisions
- You are characterized by a cooperative and collegial working style, commitment, and the ability to work on multiple projects or topics in parallel
- You enjoy results-oriented work and the journey, not just the destination, and bring a sense of order and structure
- Your perseverance and ability to think in KPI-based terms help you meet deadlines
- You have completed vocational training, hold a master’s degree, or are about to complete your master’s degree
- Initial experience in recruiting/active sourcing and/or market research as well as basic knowledge of common AI tools are advantageous
- You communicate convincingly and confidently in German and English
What Awaits You
- You gain insight into the digital, transformation, and growth strategies of Europe’s market leaders and contribute to the future viability of companies and the DACH economic region through our executive search mandates
- You learn and develop executive search strategies from and with the thought leaders of the industry and build an excellent network and, above all, knowledge of various business models
- You quickly take on tasks and sub-projects independently and enjoy the freedom to bring in your own ideas and approaches
- Both professional and personal growth in an ambitious work environment – we shape your career path with us hand in hand and offer you exciting advancement opportunities. You benefit from regular training sessions and a personal development budget
- We live a values-based corporate culture with flat hierarchies, agile collaboration, and high visibility
- You become part of a team where there is no room for elbow mentality, that enjoys high-level performance, and where ownership, willingness to learn, and personality count
- We offer you flexible working hours in full-time or part-time and home office options
Application Process
Once your documents have been received, our colleagues will take care of processing them. Please submit your documents directly via our candidate portal linked below – simply select “Vacancies at i-potentials.” We will of course treat your information confidentially and in accordance with our data protection regulations. If you have any questions, Circle Lead Sandra Böhme is available via email at or via mobile +49 152 53806804.
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