Engineering & Technical Sales Recruitment in the Netherlands
Building a sustainable technical sales & engineering team in the Netherlands?
With deep market knowledge, local candidate networks, and a proven track record across Europe, Mase Consulting makes it simple to attract and hire high-performing professionals in the Netherlands.
Whether you’re expanding into new Dutch territories or strengthening your existing presence, we provide the specialist recruitment support you need to grow your team with confidence.
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Providing a bespoke technical sales & engineering recruitment strategy.
If you’re expanding into the Netherlands and need to grow your commercial or engineering team, you might be considering outsourcing to an agent. But there’s another way: partnering with a specialist technical sales and engineering recruiter with expertise in the Dutch market to build a high-performing, in-house team.
At Mase Consulting, we help you identify, attract and retain local professionals who understand the Dutch market, speak your customers’ language, and align with your long-term business goals.
As well as a dedicated recruiter, you will also have access to our other services such as Candidate Behavioural Assessments and Salary Benchmarking.
SUCCESSFULHIRES
2000+
talented individuals
placed in UK, Europe, Middle East, North America & Asia.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
5 star
rating on Google, attesting to our commitment to excellence.
ASSIGNMENTS DELIVERED
92%
of assignments we’ve received have been successfully placed.
MARKETEXPERTS
15 Years +
of experience as trusted industry specialists.
QUALITYCANDIDATES
91%
of CVs we send to clients secure interviews.
Why Hire Local Talent in the Netherlands?
Building Trust
Over 70% of Dutch companies prefer to work with businesses that have a localised presence. A local team builds credibility, removes language barriers, and shows long-term commitment to the market.
Growing Revenue
Hiring professionals with local knowledge allows you to tap into established networks, navigate complex buying processes, and spot new opportunities ahead of your competitors.
Retaining Relationships
With in-country support and service engineers, you can respond quickly to issues, build trust through aftercare, and create strong customer relationships that drive repeat business.
Our Recruitment Models
Every company’s hiring needs are different, so we’ve designed three flexible recruitment models — all built on the same collaborative approach. Whether you need support with a single vacancy, a retained search for a critical hire, or a dedicated talent acquisition partner, each model gives you the expertise, transparency, and results Mase Consulting is known for.
Retingency Recruitment
- Consultative and collaborative approach
- Proactive sourcing of active and passive candidates
- Market mapping and headhunting services
- Dedicated account manager
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This is a flexible, non-committal way to work with us. It combines the consultative approach and headhunting of a retained partnership, but with the pay-on-success model of contingency recruitment, meaning you only pay when a placement has been made.
Ideal for employers who want to fill a role, but aren’t ready to commit to a full retained partnership. Whilst this does not include some of the added features and benefits of our other recruitment models, it still provides you with access to our expertise, extensive network and tailored approach.
Retained Recruitment
Everything in our Retingency Model, plus:
- Candidate Behavioural Assessments for final-stage candidates
- Salary Benchmarking
- Discounts on recruitment fees applied
- Personally led by our Recruitment Director, who has over 24 years of success delivering niche and challenging hiring assignments.
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A staged payment model, led by our recruitment director, that secures dedicated support for your role. The total fee is split into three equal instalments, one-third to initiate our services, one-third on CV shortlist, and the final one-third upon offer acceptance. Should the chosen candidate fail to start the final one-third would be refunded.
Ready-to-go Talent Acquisition Team
Everything in our Retingency Model, plus:
- Candidate Behavioural Assessments for final-stage candidates
- Salary Benchmarking
- Higher discounts on recruitment fees applied
- Personally led by our Recruitment Director, who has over 24 years of success delivering niche and challenging hiring assignments.
- Dedicated recruiter(s) working exclusively and solely on your hiring projects
- Weekly activity reports and progress updates
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We act as an extension of your internal talent acquisition team, supporting you through periods of planned or unexpected recruitment demand.
Our time is booked and paid for in six-week increments, during which we allocate dedicated internal resources, including team members who work solely and exclusively on your hiring needs.
Recruitment fees are paid in addition on any successful hires; however these are heavily discounted compared with our standard terms, and you’ll receive detailed weekly activity reports showing the number of CVs reviewed, candidates contacted, interviewed, and submitted. This partnership can be extended, allowing us to continue covering multiple roles in line with your priorities.
Ideal for businesses in periods of high growth, but without the time or budget to increase their own internal hiring team.
Why Hire Local Talent in the Netherlands?
We support companies across the Netherlands’ key commercial and engineering regions, from major cities to specialised industrial hubs. Whether you’re hiring in a well-known business centre or a niche manufacturing location, we have the experience and reach to help. Our recruitment services cover locations including:
- Amsterdam
- Rotterdam
- The Hague (Den Haag)
- Utrecht
- Eindhoven
- Groningen
- Maastricht
- Leiden
How we approach addresses recruitment challenges:
Upfront Costs
We offer three flexible recruitment models to suit how your business prefers to work. Our Retained Search gives you a focused, priority-led approach for business-critical roles. Retingency gives you access to some of the benefits of retained without upfront fees, giving you quality with no financial risk. And our Ready-to-Go Talent Acquisition Team is a 6-week dedicated project service, where we work solely on your vacancies. However you prefer to partner, we adapt the model around your needs, not the other way around.
Lack of Candidate Insights
Relying on gut instinct alone can increase the risk of a mis-hire. That’s why our Retained Search and Ready-to-Go Talent Acquisition Team models include behavioural assessments at no additional cost. These insights give you a deeper understanding of each candidate’s natural behaviours, helping you make confident, data-led hiring decisions.
Continuity
We understand the frustration of inconsistent service levels from recruiters, especially from those operating a contingency model. We work with you as a strategic partner, providing a dedicated account manager and resource team. This approach ensures that we understand your unique needs and deliver industry-leading candidates who align with your organisation’s culture and values.
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Our current vacancies in the Netherlands
See how our services could benefit your business.
If you’re seeking a technical sales and engineering recruitment partner or looking for insights into salary and compensation packages in the Netherlands, we suggest scheduling a chat with one of our specialists.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Recruitment in the Netherlands
Explore answers to the most common questions about technical sales and engineering recruitment in the Netherlands. From language skills to market demand, discover how Mase Consulting supports employers and candidates across this innovative and fast-moving market.
We recruit mid to senior professionals across technical sales, service and engineering positions including Sales Engineers, Applications Engineers, Service Engineers, Technical Directors, Area Sales Managers and Country or Regional Managers.
The Netherlands is experiencing an ongoing shortage of engineers and technicians across multiple industries. Many businesses struggle to find candidates who combine strong technical skills with commercial understanding. The problem is made worse by an ageing workforce and a limited number of new graduates entering engineering and industrial sectors.
It is one of the most competitive markets in Europe. The Netherlands has one of the highest vacancy rates on the continent, especially in engineering, automation and technology. Employers must act quickly, communicate clearly and provide compelling career development opportunities to attract top talent.
We typically present a shortlist of qualified candidates within 7 to 14 days, and most assignments are completed within 6 to 10 weeks. Some specialist or bilingual positions may take longer due to strong market demand and limited candidate availability.
Yes. English proficiency is extremely high, and many engineers and sales professionals use English as their main business language. For roles involving Dutch clients or distributors, however, fluency in Dutch is still preferred or required.
Dutch professionals expect transparent communication, a healthy work life balance and clear career progression. They value flexibility, modern leadership and realistic salary packages that reflect both experience and technical expertise.
Our Salary Benchmarking tool provides up to date information on current salary levels for technical sales and engineering roles across the Netherlands. It helps employers make competitive offers and avoid losing good candidates due to inaccurate pay assumptions.
For more information, please visit our Salary Benchmarking page.
Yes. We often assist international manufacturers and technology firms expanding into the Netherlands by helping them hire their first Sales Engineer, Service Engineer or Country Manager. We guide clients through every step of the recruitment process and local employment expectations.
We manage the entire recruitment process from headhunting and screening to interview coordination and offer management. Our deep understanding of the Dutch industrial and technical market ensures a professional and efficient hiring experience.
We focus solely on engineering and technical sales recruitment. Our sector specialisation allows us to deliver relevant, qualified shortlists quickly and provide meaningful insight into the local market for both employers and candidates.
Yes, attracting and relocating international professionals can be challenging. The Netherlands has a high demand for skilled engineers and technical salespeople, but local housing shortages, complex visa processes, and high living costs can slow relocation.
Although the Dutch “Highly Skilled Migrant” visa makes it easier for employers to hire from abroad, companies still need to provide clear relocation support, competitive salaries, and help with integration. Candidates often compare offers from multiple EU countries, so employers who offer a smooth, transparent process and genuine flexibility tend to secure the best talent faster.