Commercial Recruiter

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.