Freelance Project Manager (Partnership Development)

Simiver srl; Essen; Remote; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international company is seeking a freelance Project Manager to scout and evaluate new technical partners in Germany. The role requires a German speaker fluent in English, with a strong background in procurement and excellent communication skills. This freelance position offers flexible and fully remote work, with responsibility for managing the scouting process independently. Key responsibilities include identifying and qualifying partners, maintaining a database, and engaging with potential partners.

Leistungen

International working environment

Full independence in managing the process

Goal-oriented collaboration

Flexible work

Qualifikationen

• German speaker + fluent English (spoken and written).
• Strong background in procurement, supplier management, or business development.
• Knowledge/experience with AV technical equipment or event services is preferable.
• High degree of independence and self-driven.

Aufgaben

• Identify potential new partners through active search.
• Evaluate potential partners against predefined criteria.
• Build and maintain a structured database of partners.
• Manage first contact and conduct introductory calls.
• Carry out business tours to meet potential partners.
• Support the first trial collaboration in real project conditions.

Kenntnisse

German speaker

Fluent English

Strong background in procurement

Supplier management experience

Business development knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Negotiation ability

Excellent communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

Simiver is an international company active in different industries.

For one of our brands, we are looking for a freelance Project Manager (VAT registered), German speaker, to support the scouting and evaluation of new technical partners in Germany.

Project duration: approx. 1-2 months starting immediately.

Key Responsibilities

• Scouting & research: Identify potential new partners (AV industry) through active search
• Initial qualification: Evaluate potential partners against predefined criteria and organise them in a complete database.
• Database management: Build and maintain a structured database of partners with key characteristics and evaluation notes.
• Partner engagement: Manage first contact, conduct introductory calls, and organize follow-up meetings.
• On-site visits: Carry out short business tours (3–4 days) to meet potential partners in person, together with the technical manager.
• Testing phase: Support the first trial collaboration in real project conditions.
• Negotiation support: Participate in defining agreements and commercial terms alongside the technical manager.

Required Skills & Preferences

• German speaker + fluent English (spoken and written).
• Strong background in procurement, supplier management, or business development in international contexts.
• Preferable: knowledge / experience with AV technical equipment or event services.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Precision, negotiation ability, and excellent communication skills.
• High degree of independence: able to carry the scouting project forward autonomously, with minimal supervision.
• Self-driven, proactive, and goal-oriented (able to manage the process independently).

Personal Qualities

• Curiosity & research mindset: motivated to explore and discover the best possible alternatives
• Relationship builder: able to establish trust quickly with external stakeholders.
• Persuasiveness: confidence in presenting opportunities and convincing partners to engage.
• Methodical approach: disciplined in following processes, documenting findings, and comparing options.
• Result-driven: focused on achieving tangible outcomes within deadlines.
• Adaptability: comfortable switching between online research, calls, and in-person meetings.

What we offer

• An international working environment with cross-border projects.
• Full independence in managing the scouting process, with responsibility for results.
• A goal-oriented collaboration, where initiative and proactivity are highly valued.
• Flexible and fully remote work, except for business trips and meetings in person.