The Client

Sea Cloud Cruises is a German shipping company based in Hamburg that offers luxury sailing cruises. The company operates an exclusive fleet of historic and modern windjammers, combining the authentic experience of sailing with the comfort and service of a private yacht.

As a medium-sized company, Sea Cloud Cruises offers its employees a family-like working environment, short decision-making channels and a high degree of flexibility. This special combination of tradition, exclusivity and a personal corporate culture makes the company attractive to both guests and employees.

The Challenge

Sea Cloud Cruises was looking for an IT System Administrator to strengthen the internal team in Hamburg.

Although the position was not highly specialised, the size of the company placed special demands on the recruitment process. They were looking for a candidate with a broad technical background, who works independently and feels at home in a small, tight-knit team.

As the internal IT structure is lean, an unfilled position would have quickly led to the existing team members being overloaded. At the same time, reliable in-house IT support was indispensable for daily business operations.

Prior to our collaboration, the company had already tried to fill the role independently, but without the desired success.

Our Approach

From the very beginning, it was clear that while the technical requirements were important, the cultural fit would play an equally decisive role.

Therefore, we specifically activated our network in the Hamburg IT market and combined various recruiting channels:

• Direct search via LinkedIn and XING

• Activation of our existing network

• Recommendations from personal networks

• Support through targeted job advertisements

The focus was on positioning Sea Cloud Cruises as an employer with an exceptional corporate culture. The combination of a family-like environment, a high degree of personal responsibility and the special atmosphere of an international cruise company proved to be a strong argument in the candidate market.

Through close coordination with the company and transparent communication throughout the entire process, we were able to manage the search efficiently and identify suitable candidates.

The Results

The position was successfully filled within one month:

-IT System Administrator in Hamburg

The new employee has since strengthened the internal IT team and provides the necessary support in day-to-day business.

Client Feedback

The transparent communication throughout the entire recruitment process was particularly appreciated.

Through close coordination, fast feedback and clear management of expectations, a trusting relationship was established which contributed significantly to the successful completion of the search.