Portfolio Manager - AI & Data

Wir sind ZABEL, eine spezialisierte Personalberatung in den Bereichen Technology, Engineering und Pharma & Biotech. Gegründet von den führenden Experten und Expertinnen in Deutschland, verfügen wir gemeinsam über mehr als 100 Jahre Branchen-Erfahrung.

• The Portfolio Manager is the commercial heartbeat of ZABEL. Their mission is to build and lead a portfolio of client partnerships across specialist technology and engineering markets, transforming relationships into long-term, high-value collaborations. More importantly we are looking for people who want to be part of our mission to transform ZABEL into a new powerhouse in the German market, taking the business from 0 to 100m in valuation by 2028. Making us one of Germanys fastest growing companies. We believe ZABEL should be owned collectively, you will be given hard equity in return for your results. This is a sales role, unapologetically so, but it’s the kind of sales that demands depth, precision, and mastery. It’s about building trust, creating value, and executing with discipline, not noise or pressure. We don't hire based on experience. Rather we opt hire for peoples future potential, their ambition and passion to learn and master their craft. We believe this is the most sustainable model for success, investing deeply in peoples careers, enabling them to realise their potential. Therefore we don't mind what your background is, where you come from and what you have done. We look at where you can go.... This role is for thinkers and doers, not talkers. For people who sell through credibility, curiosity, and conviction. Portfolio Managers are commercial athletes: competitive, disciplined, and relentless in pursuit of performance. They train hard, prepare deeply, and execute with calm precision. They win by being insightful, credible, and consistent. They challenge clients’ thinking, spot opportunities others miss, and connect exceptional talent to complex business problems. At ZABEL, these people are our product : our Michael Jordan’s, Serena Williams, Roger Federer & Simon Biles Core Responsibilities: - Build, own, and manage a portfolio of 20 live client relationships within a defined technical vertical - Lead the commercial lifecycle: from introduction → engagement → repeat business → Key account - Partner with Strategist and Talent Partners to ensure flawless delivery and client satisfaction - Act as a strategic advisor, offering data, insight, and market perspective - Identify and pursue new opportunities within existing accounts - Contribute to the wider performance culture — share wins, lessons, and discipline

• No experience need - we hire on potential
• Commercially intelligent — sees patterns, value, and leverage
• Curious — asks questions others don’t, listens deeply
• Challenger-minded — sharp, analytical, and honest
• Disciplined and consistent — treats performance like a craft
• Relational, not transactional — substance over flash
• Calm under pressure — clarity over chaos
• German
• English