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In late March, I signed two mandates. Senior Sales Managers for two geographically and culturally challenging territories at a DACH premium cycling manufacturer: Western Germany combined with a parallel BENELUX market entry, and Eastern Germany in the premium segment. Both territories had to be built from scratch — no predecessor, no established distribution network, no revenue. Every additional week of vacancy cost the client immediate market presence. By early May, both emp

What a Head of Product in the cycling industry really needs to bring in 2026. I’ve supported several Head-of-Product searches in the cycling industry over the past few years. In quite a few cases, the candidates we presented failed at the same point — and it never appeared in the job description. When managing directors ask me today why the role is so hard to fill, I usually answer with a question of my own: what does your job spec say? The reply is almost always a variation

Loss of revenue due to unfilled positions Currently, it takes an average of 149 days in this country for a vacant position in a company to be filled (as of September 2022, Federal Employment Agency). This means that the time it takes to fill vacant positions is currently at its highest level. The current shortage of skilled workers is further exacerbating the problem. The crux of the matter is that an unfilled vacancy means high daily costs for companies. This is because a la

From SENTINEL SPORTS , Your Specialized Recruitment Partner for the Bicycle Sector PART I: The Final Diagnosis (Final Survey Results, N=68) The one-week survey among employees and candidates in the bicycle industry is complete. The results are alarming and confirm a critical erosion of trust that is severely destabilizing the entire talent market.. 📊 Final Result: Given the current wave of layoffs and economic uncertainty, how much has your trust in the bicycle industry as

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A recruiter who has worked in the industry themselves offers significant advantages for companies in their recruitment efforts. With their experience, they not only understand the specific demands and challenges of the industry, but also the needs of both employers and candidates. This leads to a more targeted and efficient recruitment process, ensuring positions are filled with the right talent. Another benefit is the consultant's existing network. Having been active in the