Academy for Innovators: Partner and Account Manager (m/w/d)

UnternehmerTUM; München; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading innovation and entrepreneur support organization in Germany is seeking a Partner and Account Manager to drive partnerships and secure funding. The ideal candidate has strong experience in account management, excellent communication skills in German and English, and a passion for entrepreneurship. This role offers a flexible work environment with a strong focus on personal development and creative freedom.

Leistungen

Agile working environment

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for further learning

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of experience in account management or sales, preferably in innovation or education.
• Proven experience in funding acquisition and grant management.
• Structured, proactive, result-oriented working style.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement strategies to acquire strong partnerships.
• Manage key accounts and ensure seamless communication.
• Identify funding opportunities and coordinate applications.
• Design presentations and proposals to win partners.

Kenntnisse

Account management experience

Stakeholder management skills

Proficient in German (C1)

Digital tools handling

Communication skills

Tools

Salesforce

Notion

Jobbeschreibung

About us

At UnternehmerTUM, visions turn into value. Our teams empower innovation enthusiasts to take entrepreneurial action. Together with start-ups and established companies, we drive tech ventures forward - from first idea to market leadership. In collaboration with the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and entrepreneur Susanne Klatten, we’ve been supporting future-forward start-ups such as Celonis, Konux, inveox and Isar Aerospace since 2002.

At theUnternehmerTUM Academy for Innovators,we discover and nurture the entrepreneurial potential of individuals who shape our future. Every year, we train thousands of students, scientists, leaders, and professionals in intensive, transformative learning formats – true to our values: transformative, appreciative, sustainable. Our customers and partners include companies, foundations, and public funding institutions.

Do you want to join us on our mission to enable individuals to create a better tomorrow? Are you passionate about building strong partnerships, driving impact through funding and collaboration, and connecting with organizations that shape the future of innovation and education? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment that blends business development, stakeholder management, and purpose-driven work?

If yes – become part of our team as:

Partner and Account Manager (m/f/x) - Full time (32 - 40h/week)

Location: Garching/ Munich

Your profile

• 2+ years of experience in account management, partnership development, or sales, ideally in an innovation, education, or funding environment.

• Proven experience in funding acquisition or grant management (e.g. writing and coordinating funding proposals or donor reports).

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build long-term, trust-based relationships.

• Structured, proactive, and results-oriented working style with strong self-organization.

• Strong communication and presentation skills in both German (C1) and English (B2+).

• Confident handling of digital tools (experience with Salesforce and Notion is a plus).

• Enthusiasm for entrepreneurship, education, and impact-driven innovation.

What we offer

• A motivated, impact-driven team in an agile working environment.

• The opportunity to shape UnternehmerTUM’s partner network and funding landscape.

• Plenty of creative freedom to design your own partner strategies and materials.

• Flexible working hours, hybrid work options (task-dependent), and responsibility for your own schedule.

• Strong focus on your personal and professional development.

• Opportunities for further learning through internal and external training.

Contact

Nadine Heuberger, People & Culture Manager
UnternehmerTUM GmbH
Lichtenbergstraße 6, 85748 Garching/München

Your mission

As Partner and Account Manager (m/f/x) at the UnternehmerTUM Academy for Innovators, you will play a key role in expanding and strengthening our network of partners and funding collaborators. You will bridge sales, fundraising, and project management – working with companies, foundations, and public institutions to create long-term, impactful partnerships that support our educational mission.

With an annual revenue target exceeding €3 million, this role is essential for scaling our partner relationships and ensuring the continued success of our programs. You will work closely with colleagues from Marketing, Sales, and our education teams to deliver high-value collaborations and shape sustainable growth.

Your key responsibilities:

• Drive Partnerships: Develop and implement strategies to acquire and maintain strong partnerships with companies, foundations, and public funding organizations.
• Lead Accounts: Manage key accounts and projects for sales and funding topics, ensuring seamless communication, delivery, and impact.
• Secure Funding: Identify funding opportunities, coordinate applications, and manage grants and related reporting.
• Create Impact Materials: Design persuasive presentations, proposals, and reports to win partners and secure long-term collaborations.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with colleagues across UnternehmerTUM to align partner needs with our program offerings.

• Represent UnternehmerTUM: Attend events, conferences, and networking activities to generate new leads and strengthen our visibility in the ecosystem.

Diversity is important to us

Diversity enriches our team. We explicitly encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of gender, social and ethnic background, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability.