Business Development and Engagement Officer

eiturbanmobility; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private health insurance

Flexible hours and remote working

27 days paid time off

Training catalogue

Tax benefit (Cobee)

Descripción de la vacante

EIT Urban Mobility is seeking a Business Development and Engagement Officer based in Barcelona to drive partnerships and engagement across the Innovation Hub South region, mainly focusing on France and Portugal.

The role requires strong experience in business development, CRM management, and excellent English and French. You will work in an international, multi-stakeholder environment and collaborate with a diverse team in a dynamic, growth‑oriented setting.

Formación

• Completed relevant degree and 2–5 years of equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in business development/partnerships and ability to manage pipeline (CRM) and close deals.
• Excellent written and spoken English and French (C1).
• Experience in working in an international, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Well-developed communication skills, proactive and self-starter attitude, able to work independently yet as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Develop new partnerships in the Innovation Hub South geography and manage leads in CRM.
• Engage partners across the EIT Urban Mobility ecosystem and support partner review processes to enhance satisfaction and long-term value creation.

Conocimientos

Business development

Partnerships

CRM management

English & French (C1)

Multistakeholder environment

Educación

Relevant degree

Herramientas

CRM software

Descripción del empleo

Application deadline: 29 June 2026 at 17:00 (Barcelona time)

Who are we?

EIT Urban Mobility is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union and Europe's largest network for transport innovation in cities.

Our mission is to accelerate change towards a sustainable model of urban mobility and livable urban spaces. We connect public and private actors and provide them with access to markets, talent, finance, and knowledge.

Using cities as living labs, our industry, research, and university partners will demonstrate how new technologies can work to solve real problems in real cities by transporting people, goods and waste in smarter ways.

Be part of a team where:

The Business Development and Engagement Officer will be based in Barcelona and support the Innovation Hub South Team. The job holder will do engagement of the EIT Urban Mobility ecosystem and business development in the Innovation Hub South geography (mainly focused on France and Portugal).

Key responsibilities

Business Development

– Develop new partnerships:

• Identify new potential partners in the region, capture their needs, match them with the EIT Urban Mobility offering and convert them into partners.
• Management and analysis of leads process.
• Market analysis at Hub level in close collaboration with the rest of the EIT UM team.

Community Engagement

– Create engagement and value for partners through engagement across EIT Urban Mobility:

• Contribute to partner engagement activities in close collaboration with account managers.
• Supporting partner review processes, gathering insights on stakeholders needs, and contributing to initiatives aimed at enhancing partner satisfaction and long-term value creation across the EIT Urban Mobility ecosystem.

What you will bring along the way

An ideal candidate would strive to generate positive environmental and social impact in line with EIT Urban Mobility’s mission. We are looking for individuals with a “can do” attitude, who are passionate about creating value, drive partnerships and unlock opportunities.

Must-haves

• Completed relevant degree and two to five years of equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in business development / partnerships and ability to manage pipeline (CRM) and close deals and agreements.
• Excellent written and spoken English and French (corresponding to at least C1 level).
• Experience in working in an international, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Have well-developed communication skills, a pro‑active and self‑starter attitude and be an independent worker but team player.

Nice-to-haves

• Good communication skills in Spanish and Portuguese.
• A good knowledge and understanding of the mobility eco‑system in the Innovation Hub South region.
• An active network of relevant stakeholders in the mobility ecosystem in the Innovation Hub South region (especially in France and Portugal).

What's in it for you

• Work in an international environment with a company culture focused on empowerment, thriving and continuous growth.
• Join a creative and diverse team of highly driven individuals that take out‑of‑the‑box thinking to another level.
• Strike the right work‑life balance: on top of the flexible hours and remote working options and facilities, you will be granted 27 days of paid time‑off to rest and re‑energise.
• A yearly training catalogue to support your career development.
• A tax benefit powered by Cobee, allowing you to save on your personal income tax.
• A private health insurance borne by the Company.
• Work in a modern, flexible and collaborative workspace, located in the 22@ area.
• Bike to work and park safely in our premises.

Kindly note that this is a permanent and full‑time position, and it is based in Barcelona, Spain.

No relocation expenses are granted.

By the closing date of this call candidates must be a national of an EU Member State or have a working permit valid to work in Spain; enjoy their full rights as citizens.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At EIT Urban Mobility, we value and celebrate diversity in every aspect of life and believe that everyone deserves an equal chance to succeed.

Here we value your talents, skills and experiences, and do not discriminate on any basis – whether it is disabilities or other special needs, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, language, political affiliation, property, marital status or any other irrelevant factor.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can feel comfortable and thrive.

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[1] Only qualifications issued by an EU Member State authorities and qualifications recognised as equivalent by the relevant EU Member State authorities will be accepted.