European Grants Business Developer

Euro-Funding; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced European Grants Business Developer to identify and manage business opportunities related to EU public funding programs. The role demands strong analytical and negotiation skills, alongside a solid understanding of EU funding mechanisms. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and must be proficient in English and Spanish.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years of experience in business development or consultancy for EU-funded programs.
• Proven track record in identifying and winning EU grants.
• Experience in client management and partnership building across Europe.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within EU funding programs.
• Develop alliances with corporations, SMEs, and universities.
• Negotiate contracts and prepare commercial proposals.
• Monitor EU funding trends and policy developments.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of EU funding mechanisms

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

CRM systems proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Innovation Management, STEM

Descripción del empleo

Overview

At Euro-Funding, we are a leading consulting firm specializing in public funding for R&D&I projects, real estate tax optimization, and sustainable strategies for business development projects. We work with organizations in sectors such as chemicals, industry, biotech, and ICT to drive their innovation projects forward.

Job Purpose

The European Grants Business Developer is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing business opportunities related to European public funding programs (e.g., Horizon Europe, LIFE, Innovation Fund, CEF, Interreg, etc.). The role focuses on building relationships with clients and partners, identifying potentially winning proposals, and expanding the company’s portfolio of EU-funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within EU funding programs.
• Develop long-term alliances with large corporations, SMEs, universities, public and private R&D centers, public institutions, and other key stakeholders to foster cooperation and innovation in Spain and Europe.
• Present Euro-Funding EU Projects’ services, develop commercial proposals, and negotiate contracts.
• Prepare offers, negotiate them with clients
• Liaise with legal and administrative department for the proper closing and invoicing of contracts
• Participate in networking events, info days, and European clusters to generate leads

Market Intelligence & Strategy

• Monitor EU funding trends, policy developments, and upcoming calls for proposals.
• Provide insights to the strategy team for new service offerings or market positioning.
• Maintain and update the company’s internal database of funding opportunities.

Qualifications

Education :

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Innovation Management, STEM, or a related field.
• Full professional proficiency in English, fluent in Spanish.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, consultancy, or proposal writing for EU-funded programs.
• Proven track record in identifying and winning EU grants (e.g., Horizon Europe, LIFE, etc.).
• Experience in client management and partnership building across Europe.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of EU funding mechanisms and policies.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suits

Key competences

• Entrepreneurial mindset and commercial acumen.
• Team player with multicultural collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving approach.

Performance indicators

• Number of new clients acquired.
• Volume of submitted proposals.
• Growth in revenue from EU-funded services.
• Client satisfaction and retention rate.

Additional Information

Location : flexible.

Travel : Travel shall be required for client meetings, events, and conferences. Minimum 50% of the time