Manager - Business Development for Embedded Systems (all genders) // Job-ID: 229-1

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL); Graz; Vor Ort; EUR 64 000 - 76 000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in electronics is seeking a Manager - Business Development for Embedded Systems. The ideal candidate will drive strategic initiatives, develop new markets, and represent the company at various events. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and strong communication skills in German and English. A competitive salary starting at €70,000 plus additional benefits is offered.

Leistungen

Diverse research activities

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Relocation support for non-European nationalities

Internal training opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Healthy workplace initiatives

Meal allowance

Public transport subsidy

Flexible working hours

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant industry such as edge AI, embedded software, or electronics.
• Experience in project or team management and a proven track record in project acquisition.
• Solid technical understanding of embedded software, machine learning, and microcontrollers.

Aufgaben

• Acquisition of R&D projects for Embedded Systems.
• Researching strategic business opportunities and directions.
• Developing & shaping service offerings for contract research.

Kenntnisse

Business Development

Sales

Project Management

Strategic Mindset

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Completed education in Engineering and/or Economics

Jobbeschreibung

Manager - Business Development for Embedded Systems (all genders) // Job-ID: 229-1

SAL is looking for an experienced Business Developer who will be responsible for the strategic and operational business development of the division Embedded Systems. This includes discovering and developing new business areas and sales markets, maintaining existing ones, and finding new customers and partners. You will be strongly engaged in promoting the SAL brand name and will represent SAL at national and international events.

Responsibilities

• Acquisition of R&D projects for Embedded Systems with focus on Edge-AI / Embedded AI and RISC-V accelerator development (VLSI)
• Supporting the acquisition of R&D projects for other SAL divisions in collaboration with other business developers
• Researching strategic business opportunities and directions (incl. finding new markets)
• Co-developing the division’s research strategy with senior researchers – you will provide current trends and expected developments in industry, identifying opportunities and challenges
• Key accounting for premium partners
• Developing & shaping service offerings for contract research with the team
• Liaising with Marketing/PR and researchers for marketing campaigns, updates to the division’s website, planning conference visits and demonstrations
• Representing the division at events (internally, externally)
• Attending conferences, meetings, industry events
• Developing quotes and proposals for clients

Qualifications

• Completed education in Engineering and/or Economics
• 5+ years of experience in a relevant industry (e.g. edge AI, embedded software, electronics) in Business Development, Sales, or Marketing
• Experience in project or team management and a proven track record in project acquisition and key account management
• Entrepreneurial, strategic mindset with experience in strategy development and a strong network in the Austrian and European ecosystem
• Fluency in German and English, with excellent communication skills
• Solid technical understanding of embedded software, machine learning, and microcontrollers, and awareness of industry trends and opportunities

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industry: Research Services

Benefits

• Diverse research activities with many technical challenges
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment
• Location in the heart of Europe in Austria – relocation support for non-European nationalities
• Internal and external training opportunities for career development
• Family & children friendly – actively shaping the compatibility of family and career
• “Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance)
• €4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or €2 per working day in supermarkets
• Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”)
• Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group F (F1 salary = EUR 4,757, paid 14 times a year) based on 38.5 hours per week. For this position we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications, starting with a minimum gross salary of EUR 70,000 (annual, based on an All-in contract including bonus).

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL conducts research across the entire ESBS value chain to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production, health, energy, mobility, and safety. SAL partners with key industry, science, and research players to conduct application-oriented research, with many projects co-financed by SAL for rapid start.

Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company supporting the compatibility of work and family. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2026.