Succession‑based C&B negotiation coaching for executives & professionals

You pay nothing upfront — your Consultant generates value for you. You pay only if the coaching delivers measurable success on your C&B increase.
Our clients achieve an average +14% offer increase. You pay €0, in case of no realized C&B increase!

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Dennis Müller

Managing Partner

Dennis holds an MBA and has worked as a Group Director and Senior Manager in private equity, mid-market and big tech. He led responsible transformations, cost reductions, talent strategies and AI integrations. Since 2021, he has also been working as an interim manager, AI advisor and strategy consultant focusing on people transformation

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Özgür Duran

Partner

In 2021, Özgür made the move from international sales to HR consulting. Starting as a Senior Consultant, he quickly advanced to managing a branch office. Today, he focuses on placing IT and commercial executives in the banking and insurance industries. With his background in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, he brings a unique focus on communication and leadership into every client interaction.

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Our Commitment

  • Response time: < 48h

  • Average C&B offer increase: +14%¹

  • Successful negotiations: 400+

  • Risk: 0%
    (‘Success fee of 20% only if your offer will increase’)

    ¹ Internal PAPE analysis (anonymized mandates). Results vary depending on initial situation, industry, seniority and negotiation context.

The Offer Check is ideal for…

  • Executives and professionals with a concrete compensation offer

  • Ongoing negotiations (e.g., annual salary review within an existing employment relationship)

  • Objective: optimize the overall package (salary, bonus, benefits, terms & conditions)

Note: The service is available for mandates starting at €60,000 annual gross salary.

30 sec. Offer Check

Answer three questions – and instantly see whether the Offer Check is available for your situation.

Note: The service is available for mandates starting at €60,000 annual gross salary.

How we work – structured, discreet, results‑driven

  1. Pre‑check: Review of framework conditions and objectives
  2.  Analysis: Contract details, offer, negotiation levers
  3.  Benchmarking: Market salary ranges, compensation percentiles, current trends, international network insights
  4. Salary coaching: Targeted guidance through the negotiation rounds, potential assessment, argumentation strategy and presentation of win‑win scenarios for your (new) employer — all the way through to final signatur
Executive Search Pape

Real‑time compensation data. Market value ranges. Current trends. International network.

We combine benchmarking with negotiation strategy — to sustainably optimize your total compensation package.

FAQ

How does the success based model work?

You only pay if measurable value is created. No upfront payment, no financial risk

How do you support me specifically during the negotiation?

Strategy, argumentation, prioritization of negotiation levers and simulation of critical situations. We prepare efficiency for the negotiation with your potential employer.

What counts as 'added value'/ 'C&B increase'?

We consider the entire compensation package: base salary, bonus, benefits and relevant contractual terms. In a nutshell: there should be in more for you

Where do I end up after completing the Offer Check?

Directly in the frontend for a consultation with the Consultant.

When is the best time to get in touch?

Now, asap. The earlier we are involved, the more effectively we can support you — especially before the decisive negotiation rounds.

I don’t have an offer yet — can PAPE still help?

Yes. We coordinate targeted activation measures (positioning, market outreach, industry and network access).

Do I need to pay upfront?

No, we take the full risk. It is entirely success‑based and completely risk‑free — without any upfront payment.

You’re looking for a new job and/or haven’t reached the salary negotiation stage yet?

No problem — we consult on targeted Activeplacements and reverse Headhunting without any obligation and leverage our industry expertise and networks to identify suitable opportunities.

Disclaimer:

  • Internal PAPE analysis (anonymized mandates). Results may vary.
  • “Realized” refers to: from the moment the contract is signed.
  • External benchmarks provide orientation; the decisive factors are role, scope, location, seniority, and market dynamics.