Barbu Vacarescu
Antal International

Bucharest, Romania

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Antal Romania is a Top 5 executive recruitment agency in Romania, helping businesses hire specialist, management and executive professionals since 2003. From permanent recruitment and executive search to RPO consultancy and talent mapping, we connect employers with outstanding talent across Romania, the CEE region and beyond.

Trusted Recruitment Partner Since 2003

2003
Established
4990+
Successful Placements
5
TOP Executive recruitment agency
130+
Global Antal Offices
70+
Recruiters Trained
8
Additional Antal Offices Opened
75%
Placements Within Romania
About Us

About Antal Romania

Founded in 2003 by Irina Vasile, Antal Romania has grown into one of the country's leading executive recruitment consultancies and serves as the Master Franchisee for Antal International in Romania. Over more than two decades, we have developed the Romanian network from 3 to 8 offices, supporting the growth of successful sub-franchise businesses across the country.

Our most successful regional offices include Cluj-Napoca and Iasi, alongside specialist offices such as the one led by Gabriela Constantinescu, which focuses specifically on the Banking & Financial Services sector. This network model allows us to combine strong local expertise with the resources, reach and international connectivity of Antal International.

Based in Bucharest, our team specialises in recruiting mid-level, senior and executive professionals for businesses operating throughout Romania and the wider Central and Eastern European region. Our consultants bring deep knowledge of the local market while leveraging Antal International's global network to support national organisations, multinational corporations and companies entering or expanding within the Romanian market.

As Master Franchisee, Antal Romania also plays an active role in developing, supporting and growing the Antal network across the Romanian market, sharing expertise, training and best practices with our regional offices.

About Us
OUR SERVICES

How Antal Romania can solve your hiring challenges 

Permanent & Executive Recruitment

Antal Romania recruits niche specialists, middle managers and top executives for clients in Romania and across Europe. Executive searches run on a retained methodology that gives the client exclusivity, speed and direct access to senior candidates who are not applying anywhere.

RPO Consultancy

Antal Romania works in partnership with internal HR teams or takes full ownership of the recruitment process. Clients use RPO to cut cost per hire, shorten time to hire and gain market insight without growing the internal team.

 

Interim Projects

Antal Romania places contractors, interim specialists and temporary managers for defined projects or skill gaps, up to executive level. Interim searches run on short timelines and cover technical, commercial and leadership roles.

Additional Services

Talent mapping, talent assessment, salary surveys and employee satisfaction surveys, described in detail in the Consultative Services section below.

CONSULTATIVE SERVICES IN DETAIL

Global Mobility Advisory by performing client-tailored surveys, immigration and employees relocation advice, market and salary studies

Antal Romania has delivered tens of complex surveys and market intelligence reports for large organizations in Romania, Serbia, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, South Africa and the USA. Sectors covered include IT, aquaculture, agribusiness, real estate, FMCG, advertising, construction, banking and finance, and pharma and medical.

Assessment & Development Centers

Antal Romania has run customized assessment and development centers for C-level candidates for more than 20 years, for multinational and large national companies across multiple industry sectors. Clients use them for executive selection, succession planning and leadership development.

Salary Surveys & Benchmarking

Antal Romania benchmarks salary packages against the Romanian market at specialist, management and executive level, so clients can price offers correctly and stay ahead of competitors in a tight labour market.

Talent Mapping

Antal Romania maps target companies, departments and job titles before a search or a market entry, so clients know where the right people work, what they earn and how hard they will be to move.

Satisfaction Surveys & Stay Interviews

Antal Romania runs third-party stay interviews and employee satisfaction surveys that surface pain points among current employees, with the direct goal of improving retention before people resign.

CONSULTATIVE SERVICES IN DETAIL
EXECUTIVE SEARCH & C-LEVEL HEADHUNTING

Antal Romania runs retained executive search for CEO, CFO, COO, commercial director, country manager and board-level positions in Romania and the CEE region. Searches at this level are led personally by Managing Partner Irina Vasile, who brings more than 23 years in executive recruitment and has hired and trained more than 70 recruiters.

Executive searches run confidentially and follow a structured process of at least 30 steps, from briefing and market mapping through direct approaches, referencing and offer support. Typical situations: replacing a leader discreetly, building a leadership team for a market entry, succession in founder-led companies, first executive hires for growing Romanian businesses, and bringing Romanian executives home from abroad for key roles.

Selection is supported by assessment and development centers for C-level candidates, a service the office has delivered for multinational and large national companies for more than 20 years. Current and recent positions include operations director, country manager and senior finance leadership roles.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH & C-LEVEL HEADHUNTING
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

Construction & Infrastructure

Antal Romania recruits project directors, project managers, site managers, MEP specialists and commercial roles for construction and infrastructure companies in Romania and abroad. Clients include European construction groups, a global engineering and construction conglomerate and Romanian contractors delivering metro, road, energy and building projects. Searches cover both local hires and expatriate placements on international sites.

Finance, Banking & Professional Services

Antal Romania recruits finance managers, tax managers, controllers, auditors and finance leadership for companies and professional services firms. Clients include a listed real estate investment group and international consulting firms. Roles range from senior specialists to CFO level.

Logistics & Supply Chain

Antal Romania places sales, operations and management roles in freight forwarding, transport and logistics. Clients include international freight forwarders growing their Romanian operations. Typical roles are field sales, branch managers, supply chain managers and operations directors.

IT & Technology

Antal Romania fills software engineering, IT management, cyber security and technology leadership roles. Clients include a global software engineering company, a telecom equipment vendor and a Romanian technology and infrastructure group. The office maintains active candidate pools of developers, architects and IT leaders across Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and Iasi.

 INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

Energy & Renewables

Antal Romania recruits for wind, solar and conventional energy projects, from development and engineering to construction and operations. Clients include international renewable energy developers and an energy engineering group active across CEE. Typical roles are project managers, electrical engineers, O&M managers and country managers.

Manufacturing & Industrial

Antal Romania places plant managers, production managers, engineers, controllers and quality leaders in manufacturing companies. Clients include a global packaging manufacturer and industrial equipment producers. Searches often cover plants outside Bucharest, including Transylvania and western Romania.

FMCG, Food & Retail

Antal Romania recruits commercial, supply chain, store operations and management roles for FMCG, food production and retail companies. Clients include global fashion retailers and food producers across the country. The office has supported retail market entries and store network growth in Romania.

Pharma & Medical

Antal Romania fills sales, market access, regulatory, medical and management roles in pharma, medical devices and healthcare services. Recent searches include export sales and country-level commercial roles for international medical manufacturers. Searches run in Romania and across Eastern Europe.

INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
The roles we recruit include:
Executive Leadership
  • CEO
  • COO
  • CFO
  • Operations Director
  • Commercial Director
  • Sales Director
  • Country Manager
  • Branch Manager
  • HR Director
  • HR Manager
Project & Site Management
  • Project Manager
  • MEP Project Manager
  • Site Manager
  • IT Project Manager
  • O&M Manager
Engineering & Technical
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Software Engineer
  • Cloud Architect
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Data Engineer

 

Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain
  • Plant Manager
  • Plant Controller
  • Production Manager
  • Quality Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager
Accountancy & Finance
  • Finance Manager
  • Tax Manager
  • Auditor
Sales & Business Development
  • Export Sales Manager
  • Key Account Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Field Sales Representative

Awards and Certificates

Romania, Bucharest office

Award-Winning Recruitment Excellence

International Office of the Year (Won Twice)
High Achieving Office
Chairman's Award for Excellence
Best Service Quality Prize
Top Profit & Top Revenue - Bucharest
Top 5 Executive Recruitment Agency in Romania

Meet the Team

Irina Vasile
Irina Vasile
Managing Partner
Carmen Pocania
Carmen Pocania
Business Development Manager
Hamza Nadeem
Hamza Nadeem
Senior IT; Tech Recruiter
Nicolae Pandi
Nicolae Pandi
Recruitment Consultant Accounting, Audit Tax, Finance & IT
Mia Gibson
Mia Gibson
Associate Recruiter

Meet Our Managing Partner

Irina Vasile

Irina Vasile founded Antal Romania in 2003 as master franchisee and has led the Bucharest office since. She moved into recruitment after a senior finance career with multinational companies in Romania, holds an MBA (CODECS) and an ACCA diploma, and studied at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies.

Beyond the Bucharest master office, she has opened another eight Antal offices across Romania, of which the Cluj-Napoca and Iasi offices continue to run high-performing recruitment businesses, and she has hired and trained more than 70 recruiters. Under her leadership, Antal Romania has supported many large international companies through their start-up phase in Romania and has brought back Romanian C-level professionals working abroad into key roles at home.

She is a long-standing commentator on the Romanian labour market, quoted in Ziarul Financiar, Wall-Street.ro and Economica.net since 2008 on executive hiring, salaries and the return of Romanian talent from abroad, a ZF Live guest and a speaker at HR industry events such as SMART HR. She has published articles on headhunting and talent strategy under her own name.

Her top-management searches follow a structured process of at least 30 steps, from briefing and market mapping to referencing and offer support. She received the Chairman’s Award for Excellence within the Antal network.

Other consulting services

 

Organizational surveys and client-tailored surveys 

Antal Romania employs a distinctive methodology, providing efficient services and delivering real-time, results-oriented solutions.

We have performed tens of complex surveys and market intelligence reports for big organizations in several countries (Romania, Serbia, Czech Rep, Cyprus, South Africa, USA, and more), serving various industries (aquaculture, IT, agribusiness, real estate, FMCG, advertising, construction, B&F and pharma/medical)

 

Assessment and development centers 

Antal Romania has over 20 years of experience with multinational and big national companies, performing tens of customized programs for C-level candidates active in multiple industry sectors.

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Civil Engineering & ConstructionFull time
Site Engineer – Hospital Construction Project
Ghana
Full time
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Romania
Full time
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Romania
Full time
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Accounting & FinanceFull time
Senior Accountant | Insurance Brokerage
Romania
RON 13000 - 17000 Year
Full time
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Engineering - Mechanical & IndustrialFull time
Agricultural Machinery Service Manager
Australia
Full time
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Industrial Equipment & MachineryFull time
Regional Sales Manager, Nordic Countries (Heavy Construction Machinery)
Sweden
Full time
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Industrial Equipment & MachineryFull time
Business Development Manager, Heavy Construction Machinery (Australia)
Australia
Full time
Location: Home office, multiple territories across Australia (major cities and regional areas) Employment: Direct employment with the company About the company Our client is a global manufacturer of construction, agricultural and engineering machinery, present in more than 170 countries. The company has entered the Australian direct sales market, already operates a local headquarters and several state offices, and is investing in growing its regional sales presence. The opportunity Take ownership of a regional territory with the backing of a global manufacturer. The company is expanding its direct sales team, which offers a clear career path and real influence over how the territory is developed. Responsibilities Identify and win new customers, end users and lessors in your territory, and grow market share Manage and develop key accounts, local dealers and channel partners Achieve the annual, quarterly and monthly sales targets set for the territory Prepare regular sales and pipeline reports for management Support local marketing activities, demonstrations and customer training Monitor competitor activity and pricing, and share local market insight with management Your profile Proven sales experience with heavy construction machinery, from an OEM or a dealer Territory management experience and a track record of meeting targets A hunter mindset combined with key account management skills Strong knowledge of the construction, civil or agricultural market in your region For the agricultural position: experience selling agricultural machinery Background in heavy machinery wholesale or direct OEM sales What is on offer Competitive fixed salary plus a performance bonus linked to sales targets and KPIs (details confirmed at offer stage) Private car allowance with fuel reimbursed Company laptop and mobile phone Home office, with daily customer visits and regional travel to remote locations as required GDPR Notice: By applying for this role, candidates implicitly consent to their personal data being processed by Antal, unless otherwise advised in writing.Please note that our career ads may use approximate salary levels as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill the role. We can only respond to the best-fit applicants within an average response time of a maximum of four weeks. The rest of the CVs are stored in our international talent pool for potential future matches. Please note that your personal information will be treated under our Privacy Policy. Thank you!
Accounting & FinanceFull time
Accounting & Finance Expert
Romania
Full time
Accounting & Finance Expert Location: BucharestWorkstyle: On-SiteSector: Banking & IFN'sWorking hours: 09:00-17:30 with 30-minute lunch break About the role: Responsible for all accounting and finance activities of the institution, including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate is an experienced finance professional with relevant background in accounting, IFRS reporting, Romanian taxation, financial planning and reporting, with more than +5 years of professional experience in a similar or relevant role, and previous experience in banking or financial institutions (including leasing). Responsibilities:• Responsible for the management of daily accounting activities• Responsible for the preparation and reporting IFRS' financial statements• Managing the preparation of NBR' reporting and reporting to other relevant authorities• Responsible for the IFRS implementation and management• Ensuring compliance with NBR regulations and other relevant legislation• Responsible for the tax and fiscal management of the company• Responsible for the preparation of the annual budget and monitor and reporting on performance against budget• Responsible for the preparation of various MIS periodical reporting• Evaluating from accounting, financial & fiscal the impact of potential business decisions (e.g. new products, products changes, new business lines)• Responsible for managing, overseeing and building external partnerships with auditors, regulators, etc• Providing support from financial point of view all the institution's projects and initiatives• Drafting, designing and updating the accounting policies when necessary Requirements:• University Degree in Economics/Finance/Accounting• Professional qualifications in accountancy (Certified Accountant) is an advantage• +5 years experience in a similar or relevant role in banking and/or financial institution• Understanding of banking/IFN activity and of credit/lending activities• Sound knowledge of IFRS and Romanian taxation• Previous experience with IFRS conversion process is a strong advantage• Project management skills and sound financial modelling experience preferred• Business English fluently• Excellent proficiency with MS (Excel and PowerPoint) and strong presentation skills Desired skills:• Intrapreneurial mind-set• Strong ability at interpersonal and communication skills• Ability to efficiently coordinate people and effectively share resources across various business functions• High attention to detail, motivation to structure and organize data• Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires critical thinking and strong business mindset• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, in a productive mannerWhat they offer :• Salary: 10.000-12.000 Ron NET/month• Meal Tickets – 35 ron/day• Gift Tickets for Easter and Christmas (approx. 700 ron each time)• Medical subscription at Medicover• Phone with paid subscription• Annual bonus – decided every year by the Board after the financial statement are closed (granted usually in May/June)• Additional annual leave: according to seniority of the candidate (years of working experience + position seniority)• Office perks: coffee, tea, waterGDPR Notice: By applying for this role, candidates implicitly consent to their personal data being processed by Antal, unless otherwise advised in writing.Please note that our career ads may use approximate salary levels as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill the role. We can only respond to the best-fit applicants within an average response time of a maximum of four weeks. The rest of the CVs are stored in our international talent pool for potential future matches. Please note that your personal information will be treated under our Privacy Policy. Thank you!
Legal ServicesFull time
Legal Counsel | Construction and Public Procurement
Romania
Full time
Legal Counsel | Construction and Public Procurement Location: Bucharest Workstyle: Full On-SiteAbout the company Our client is a Romanian construction company, part of an engineering group active for over 30 years and with projects delivered in more than 15 countries. It delivers construction, installations and security systems projects across Romania, with particular strength in critical infrastructure and transport. Why this role End-to-end exposure to complex construction and infrastructure projects, from tender documentation through contract execution, claims and disputes Real public procurement work: clarifications, CNSC challenges, contract changes during execution, subcontracting and third-party support A stable group with a strong pipeline of public and private projects Direct work with the technical, bidding, commercial, procurement, finance and project management teams, so you see the business, not just the paperwork A company committed to modernising legal work through AI tools, which is a real development area for a forward-looking lawyer Role purpose Provide legal consultancy, assistance and representation for the company, with a focus on construction contracts and public procurement. The aim is to identify and reduce legal and contractual risk across all projects. Main responsibilities Advise and support the bidding teams throughout public procurement procedures: tender documentation risk analysis, clarifications, association and subcontracting agreements, support commitments Draft challenges to the CNSC, court complaints and related points of view Draft, review and negotiate construction contracts: general contracting, design and build, subcontracting, equipment supply and services, plus addenda Analyse contractual obligations, risks and liabilities before the company takes them on Support contract execution: delays, additional works, design changes, suspensions, extensions, penalties, guarantees, retentions, insurance, terminations and rescissions Draft and analyse notifications, contractual claims and responses to claims from beneficiaries, partners, subcontractors and suppliers Support the analysis and justification of changes to public procurement contracts during implementation, and check legal compliance on subcontracting, third-party support and changes to association composition Draft legal opinions and applications, check the legality of documents submitted for endorsement, and prepare documents for Board and General Assembly approval Advise on labour law matters Represent the company before authorities, courts and arbitration, and support external lawyers on outsourced litigation Keep an updated record of contracts, guarantees, deadlines, litigation status and financial exposure Monitor legislative changes and case law, especially in public procurement Requirements Law degree (mandatory) Minimum 5 years of legal experience, of which at least 3 to 5 years in construction, infrastructure or installations contracts, or in public procurement Practical experience with public procurement procedures and with executing contracts signed with contracting authorities, ideally in construction. This is the key requirement. Solid knowledge of Law 98/2016, Law 99/2016, Law 101/2016, HG 394/2016 and HG 395/2016 Practical experience using AI solutions in legal work. Certifications or training in AI for legal work are a plus. Advanced English, including drafting and negotiating contracts and legal correspondence Knowledge of Romanian and EU legislation: civil law, civil procedure, commercial law, company law and labour law Knowledge of the legislation and contractual practice applicable to construction and installations projects MS Office, email and remote communication tools Advantages Experience with FIDIC or other international contracts Experience managing contractual claims, disputes and litigation in construction Personal qualities Strong prioritisation and organisation, excellent written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, attention to detail, good negotiation skills, a positive and results-oriented attitude, and team spirit. Package and conditions Contract: employment contract (CIM) preferred. Other options, such as collaboration through your own law office. Working model: full on-site Compensation: open - can be discussed in the interview process, based on experience GDPR Notice: By applying for this role, candidates implicitly consent to their personal data being processed by Antal, unless otherwise advised in writing.Please note that our career ads may use approximate salary levels as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill the role. We can only respond to the best-fit applicants within an average response time of a maximum of four weeks. The rest of the CVs are stored in our international talent pool for potential future matches. Please note that your personal information will be treated under our Privacy Policy. Thank you!
Data & AnalyticsFull time
Head of Business Development - Europe | HVAC
Romania
Full time
Head of Business Development – Europe | HVAC Location: Bucharest, Romania, or another relevant European market Industry: HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Climate Solutions) Travel: Frequent international travel required About the Role We are seeking an experienced Head of HVAC Business Development, Europe to lead the growth and expansion of a regional HVAC business across Eastern and Central Europe, with opportunities to enter additional European markets. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a commercially driven professional with strong HVAC industry knowledge, a proven track record in business development, and experience managing regional operations, building teams, and negotiating with international manufacturers. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the European HVAC growth strategy, expanding market share, strengthening distribution and partner networks, and driving sustainable revenue growth and profitability, of course supported by an established customer base, commercial infrastructure, and logistics capabilities. Why Consider This Opportunity? Regional leadership: Shape and execute an HVAC growth strategy across multiple European markets. Business-building mandate: Scale an established business rather than start from scratch. Commercial autonomy: Influence market strategy, partnerships, product portfolio, and sales execution. International exposure: Work directly with global manufacturers and regional business leaders. Team development: Build strong local teams and establish scalable commercial operations. Long-term impact: Play a key role in expanding a regional HVAC business into a significant European market player. Key Responsibilities Business Strategy & Growth Define and implement the European HVAC business development strategy, aligned with long-term growth and profitability objectives. Accelerate revenue growth by strengthening market penetration, increasing market share, and identifying new business opportunities. Develop and execute country-specific commercial plans, adapting strategies to local market conditions. Identify opportunities to expand the business into new Central, Eastern, and Western European markets. Drive cross-selling initiatives, portfolio development, and customer acquisition. Commercial Leadership & Financial Performance Take ownership of the HVAC business's commercial performance, revenue growth, and profitability, including P&L management. Establish business objectives, budgets, sales targets, and performance indicators. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to identify opportunities for sustainable growth. Implement effective sales processes and performance management practices across regional operations. International Partnerships & Supplier Management Build and maintain strategic relationships with leading international HVAC manufacturers and technology suppliers. Lead negotiations on commercial terms, pricing, product availability, and strategic partnerships at regional or group level. Develop a competitive product portfolio covering key HVAC technologies, including heat pumps, air conditioning, and energy-efficient climate solutions. Identify new suppliers, technologies, and partnership opportunities that strengthen the business's market position. Market Development & Partner Networks Expand and strengthen relationships with installers, engineering consultants, designers, distributors, contractors, and service providers. Develop strategic sales channels and regional partner networks to support long-term growth. Improve partner engagement through technical support, product training, and high-quality after-sales services. Build strong relationships with key accounts and strategic customers across multiple markets. Leadership & Organizational Development Assess existing capabilities and develop an effective regional HVAC organizational structure. Build and develop local commercial teams in the relevant countries. Recruit, lead, coach, and mentor local managers and commercial professionals. Establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, performance, and continuous improvement. Work closely with local country leadership to align regional strategy with country-level business objectives. Digital Transformation & Process Improvement Modernize commercial processes and improve sales effectiveness through digital tools and technology-enabled solutions. Introduce digital quotation tools, data-driven decision-making, and AI-enabled applications where appropriate. Standardize best practices and develop scalable processes across regional markets. Key Objectives Deliver year-on-year revenue growth, subject to market conditions and agreed business plans. Accelerate growth in the established Romanian market while developing regional operations. Strengthen the business across Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and the Republic of Moldova, with potential expansion into additional markets. Develop a scalable regional HVAC business. Improve profitability, expand strategic partnerships, and establish a strong commercial presence across Europe. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate combines technical understanding of the HVAC industry with strong commercial leadership and entrepreneurial business-building capabilities. Essential Requirements University degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field. At least 7 years of professional experience in the HVAC industry or a closely related technical sector. At least 3 years of leadership experience in a senior commercial or general management position, such as General Manager, Commercial Director, Business Unit Head, or Country Manager. Demonstrated success in business development, revenue growth, market expansion, and commercial channel development. Experience managing business performance, budgets, and P&L responsibilities. Proven experience negotiating and developing partnerships with international HVAC manufacturers. Strong understanding of HVAC technologies, distribution models, and industry dynamics. Experience leading teams and coordinating business activities across multiple countries. Fluency in English. Willingness and availability to travel frequently across regional and international markets. Preferred Qualifications Experience in Central and Eastern European markets. Existing relationships with HVAC manufacturers, distributors, installers, and engineering partners. Experience scaling a regional business or expanding into new international markets. Familiarity with digital sales tools, CRM systems, AI-enabled commercial solutions, and process automation. Knowledge of additional European languages. Key Competencies Strategic thinking and entrepreneurial mindset. Strong commercial acumen and business development expertise. Leadership and organizational development. Financial management and results orientation. International negotiation and relationship management. Change management and execution discipline. Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making. Ability to influence stakeholders across different countries and cultures. Openness to innovation, digitalization, and emerging technologies. Location & Mobility The preferred base is Bucharest, Romania, although qualified candidates based in other relevant European markets may also be considered. Relocation to Bucharest is not necessarily required for candidates based elsewhere. The role involves regular travel to regional markets, customers, manufacturers, and business partners, with an expected travel commitment of approximately 40–50% during the initial year. Candidates with relevant experience in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Germany, and other European HVAC markets are encouraged to apply. Compensation & Benefits The compensation package will be tailored to the candidate's experience, qualifications, and overall suitability for the role. It is expected to include: Fixed salary: EUR 4,000 to 6,000 net per month, depending on profile. CIM or B2B both forms accepted Variable component: a performance-based scheme linked to turnover and profitability targets will be discussed. [TBD] Company car. Profit sharing: on top of the above – possible depending on performance Salary, working model and other employment benefits are confirmed depending on the specific client mandate and needs. GDPR Notice: By applying for this role, candidates implicitly consent to their personal data being processed by Antal, unless otherwise advised in writing.Please note that our career ads may use approximate salary levels as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill the role. We can only respond to the best-fit applicants within an average response time of a maximum of four weeks. The rest of the CVs are stored in our international talent pool for potential future matches. Please note that your personal information will be treated under our Privacy Policy. Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions.

Everything you need to know about Antal Romania’s recruitment services, expertise and hiring solutions.

Antal Romania is the Bucharest office of Antal International, a global recruitment network with over 130 offices in 35+ countries. The office opened in 2003, is led by founding Managing Partner Irina Vasile, and ranks among the Top 5 executive recruitment agencies in Romania, with 4,908 completed placements in mid-level, senior and executive roles.

Antal Romania offers permanent and executive recruitment, retained executive search, RPO consultancy, interim and contractor placement, talent mapping, talent assessment, salary surveys and employee satisfaction surveys. The Bucharest office also runs assessment and development centers for C-level candidates.

Yes. Executive search is a core service of the Bucharest office. Antal Romania fills CEO, CFO, COO, country manager and board-level positions through retained, confidential searches led by Managing Partner Irina Vasile. Searches cover Romanian companies, multinationals entering Romania and cross-border leadership hires in the CEE region. Antal also brings Romanian executives working abroad back into leadership roles at home.

Antal Romania recruits across IT and technology, construction and infrastructure, energy and renewables, manufacturing, FMCG and retail, pharma and medical, finance and banking, and logistics. The office fills roles from specialist to C-level in Romania and across the CEE and SEE region.

Antal Romania specialises in mid-level, senior and executive positions. Typical roles include project managers, engineers, plant and operations managers, finance and tax managers, sales and commercial directors, IT and cyber security specialists, and country managers. 75% of placements are in Romania and 25% are international.

Most recruitment agencies in Romania, including Antal, work on a success fee model. The client pays only when a candidate is hired and the fee is a percentage of the candidate’s first-year gross salary. Retained executive search, used for confidential or C-level positions, splits the fee into agreed stages. Exact terms are confirmed per role before the search starts.

The process starts with a briefing call to define must-haves, package and timeline. Antal Romania then maps the market, approaches passive candidates directly, screens against the brief and presents a shortlist with structured candidate reports. The consultant manages interviews, feedback, offer negotiation and onboarding follow-up.

Yes. Foreign companies hire in Romania through Antal Romania with or without a local office, using their own Romanian entity or an employer of record. Antal runs the search, screening, interviews and offer process locally and has supported market entries for companies from Western Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Yes. Around 25% of Antal Romania’s placements are international. The office runs cross-border searches in Germany, the Czech Republic, the UAE, Africa and the wider CEE and SEE region, supported by the Antal International network of 130+ offices.

Employers can contact Antal Romania at +40 723 165 580, romania@antal.com or ivasile@antal.com, or submit a vacancy through the form on this page. The office is at 301-311 Barbu Vacarescu Street, Level 5, Office HDR15, District 2, Bucharest.