Business Development & Innovation Officer

Eitmanufacturing; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team in a full-time position focused on business development and innovation in manufacturing. This role offers the opportunity to engage with SMEs and mid-cap corporations across Northern Europe, driving sustainable growth and fostering collaboration with startups. You will be part of a multicultural team that values internal communication and low hierarchies, allowing you to operate freely and develop your skills. If you're passionate about innovation and have a knack for sales and relationship building, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Dynamic working environment

Regular internal training

Low hierarchies

Flexible working conditions

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of post-graduate experience in relevant fields.
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 trends and challenges in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development activities across Northern Europe.
• Build and serve a portfolio of manufacturing SMEs and Mid cap corporations.

Skills

Sales Skills

Analytical Skills

Market Research

Project Management

Communication Skills

Lead Generation

Education

University level education in business management

Equivalent in entrepreneurship or engineering

Job description

Full-time position at EIT Manufacturing North, in UK.

Who we are

EIT Manufacturing was established in 2019 with a vision that global manufacturing will continue to be led by Europe. To reach this ambitious goal, EIT Manufacturing translates scientific advances into marketable innovations and connects fragmented networks into thriving ecosystems. Ultimately, faster innovation can improve everyday life, help meet Europe’s climate goals, and ensure that its workforce is ready for tomorrow’s challenges. EIT Manufacturing is an emerging organization that’s dynamically evolving and actively developing its processes.

About the position

This role at EIT Manufacturing North is responsible for driving EIT Business Development & Innovation activities in the Northern region: Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and UK.

The role will be located in the North region, in UK, with frequent traveling for meetings or events taking place at the partners' and other stakeholders’ facilities and locations.

You will sell & deliver our open innovation commercial services targeted for startups, SMEs and mid cap corporations fostering collaboration and driving sustainable growth in manufacturing. You will generate quality leads for SMEs, Mid cap corporations and implement the part of the customer journey for the open innovation commercial services. Our focus is to promote innovative solutions for the most pressing challenges of European manufacturers.

Tasks

• Build and serve a portfolio of manufacturing SMEs and Mid cap corporations across Northern Europe specially focusing on UK aligned with our mission, strategy and value proposition.
• Work with those companies to understand and act on their manufacturing needs, digital transformation and sustainability challenges, decision-making processes, and operational modalities.
• Identify and evaluate potential commercial opportunities with SMEs and Mid cap corporations with focus on facilitating the collaboration with startups and other actors.
• Invested startup monitoring and reporting and investor relationship management.

What we offer

• Full-time role in a family atmosphere with a multicultural team where most of the team members are placed in Gothenburg, Sweden, but whereas this role will be placed in UK, with your home office as base to start with.
• A dynamic, proactive, flexible and diverse working environment in a growing international firm.
• An environment that gives you the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge and regular internal trainings to stay on top in our core business.
• Straight internal communication, low hierarchies, and freedom to operate.

What we expect

• University level education or equivalent in a relevant field e.g. business management, entrepreneurship or engineering.
• 2 to 5 years of post-graduate experience.
• An understanding of Industry 4.0 trends and the challenges facing European Manufacturing, preferably from established manufacturing companies (as opposed to startups) in one or more of our Northern hub countries.
• Sales and analytical skills for conducting market research, B2B sales and project management.
• English is our business language; another Northern hub language is a plus.

You also have some of the below:

• Exposure to innovation ecosystem, marketing and sales of services (Startups, corporate ventures, Technology Transfer offices, investment companies, etc).
• The capacity to generate leads, negotiate, win deals, and generate commercial revenues as well as build long-term relationships with a diversity of stakeholders.
• Ability to articulate ideas clearly and engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Proficient in delivering compelling presentations that resonate with stakeholders.
• Experience in driving B2B sales cycles and fostering long-term business relationships.
• A positive, open mindset and a thrive of working independently.

How to Apply

Last day to apply is January 8th. Please make sure to include a cover letter, either uploaded or written in the text box. Hope to hear from you!