Hiring in Denmark
Recruitment support for international companies hiring in Denmark.
Entering the Danish market or growing your team in Denmark? Forest & Partners helps you find the leaders, sales professionals and specialists who know the Danish market and fit your company.
Forest & Partners is based in Denmark, has completed more than 300 recruitments and works with both Danish and international clients.
Why hiring in Denmark requires local knowledge
The Danish labour market is small and competitive. Many of the best candidates are already employed and not actively looking, and they expect a professional and honest process. A local partner who knows the market, the candidates and the culture makes it easier to attract the right people and avoid costly bad hires.
Roles Forest & Partners recruits in Denmark
- Leaders and country managers. Sales managers, sales directors, managing directors and country managers. Read more about leadership recruitment.
- Sales professionals. New business developers, account managers and key account managers who can build your business in Denmark. Read more about sales recruitment.
- Specialists. Customer Success Managers, marketing specialists, Brand Managers and Project Managers. Read more about recruiting specialists.
How it works for international companies
- Kick off. A meeting in person or online about your plans for Denmark, the role, the team and what success looks like.
- Role profile. The role is defined and adapted to the Danish market, so the profile attracts the right candidates.
- Search and headhunting. Relevant candidates are mapped and approached directly and discreetly, in addition to any job advertisement. Read more about headhunting in Denmark.
- Interview and assessment. Candidates are assessed on results, motivation and fit, with TT38 Talent Test as a supplement when relevant.
- References and presentation. References are checked, and you meet the strongest candidates with an honest assessment of both strengths and points of attention.
- Onboarding and follow up. Forest & Partners follows up after the hire, so your new employee in Denmark gets off to a good start.
See the full process under the recruitment process.
Experience with international clients
International clients such as EGN Group have used Forest & Partners for hiring in both Denmark and Brussels. Read what clients say on the front page.
FAQ about hiring in Denmark
Can Forest & Partners help us hire our first employee in Denmark?
Yes. Forest & Partners helps international companies find their first local leader, sales professional or specialist, as well as companies growing an existing team in Denmark.
Which roles does Forest & Partners recruit in Denmark?
The focus is on leaders, country managers, sales professionals, commercial profiles and specialists.
How long does it take to hire in Denmark?
Forest & Partners typically presents 3 to 4 qualified candidates within 4 to 6 weeks. Highly specialised roles can take longer.
Can the process run online if we are not based in Denmark?
Yes. Meetings can take place in person, at your office or online, and the process stays close and efficient no matter where you are.
Does Forest & Partners follow up after the hire?
Yes. Forest & Partners follows up with both the company and the new employee, so the onboarding gets off to a good start.
What does it cost?
The price depends on the role and the scope of the assignment and is agreed after a no obligation conversation about your needs.
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Find your next talent with Forest & Partners
Stop spending time and resources searching for the right employee. Forest & Partners has the network and the method to find the right candidates for you.
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