Case: How Nederman built an IoT department in less than a year
From outsourcing to in-house innovation power with the help of Nexer Recruit
Building an entirely new department is a challenge for any company. And when it comes to attracting some of the market’s most sought-after talent in IoT, embedded, backend, and cybersecurity, it requires creativity, perseverance, and a well-thought-out strategy.
That was exactly what the industrial company Nederman faced in 2024, and that’s when Nexer Recruit came into the picture.
THE CHALLENGE
Nederman is a global leader in sustainable solutions for industrial air filtration. Their IoT platform – enabling connected products and smart services – had long been developed by an external partner abroad. But to take the next step, the company decided to bring all development in-house – and build an entirely new IoT department locally, with the help of a recruitment partner specialised in tech and IT.
This meant quickly hiring a full team of specialists, including roles such as:
Adding to the challenge: Nederman is an industrial company – well-known in its field, but not an obvious first choice for IT and tech specialists.
THE PROCESS
Nexer Recruit stepped in as a strategic partner to lead the entire recruitment project.
Our process combined:
Client insight – We immersed ourselves in Nederman’s culture, technical challenges and long-term goals.
Search and digital marketing – We ran targeted campaigns, including videos and sponsored posts, to spark interest among the right candidates.
Quality assurance – For each role, we presented 1–3 top candidates, conducted testing and interviews, and maintained close follow-up with both client and candidate.
The project demanded close dialogue and collaboration with Nederman – especially since many of the roles were brand new and lacked defined requirements from the start.
The Result
The response from both candidates and the client was overwhelmingly positive.
Candidates highlighted our strong understanding of the roles and technologies involved, as well as the clarity and consistency of communication throughout the process.
Nederman especially appreciated our ability to act as advisors and challengers – not just a supplier.
LESSONS FOR HR & DECISION-MAKERS
This project proves that it’s possible to build new departments – even in highly competitive talent markets – with the right approach. Key success factors included:
1. Employer branding in action – Through campaigns and storytelling, we positioned Nederman as an attractive employer, even for tech professionals.
2. Close partnership – Recruitment works best when done together, not in silos.
3. Quality over quantity – 1–3 well-selected candidates per role is enough – as long as the selection process is thorough.
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