International Investment Manager – Cleantech (Munich, Germany)

Invest in Denmark has a strategic focus on Cleantech, in particular Power-to-X, CCUS, Energy Storage, Wind Energy, Green Maritime and Circular Economy. Your main task as International Investment Manager is to attract foreign companies to select Denmark as their location for future production, business or research activities. You will collaborate closely with colleagues placed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark in Copenhagen. Your tasks amongst others will include:

• Analysis of the Cleantech sector in Germany including identifying key company targets and business trends.

• Preparation of sales pitches and proactive promotion-activities of Denmark as the best destination to invest in. Matching value propositions in Denmark with business strategies of the foreign investors.

• Creating a solid network of key stakeholders to cooperate with on investment promotion.

• Developing and maintaining a pipeline of potential investors in order to reach yearly KPIs for attracting investments to Denmark.

• Plan and execute communication and marketing activities that promotes Denmark as an attractive investment destination.

• Contributing to crosscutting events and projects between invest, export and innovation promotion strengthening synergy between the different departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in particular at the Consulate General of Denmark in Munich.

We expect that you have a master’s degree in business, economics, or relevant STEM and that you have a strong commercial and technical mind-set. Moreover, the ideal candidate:

• Has at least 3-5 years of experience from the Cleantech sector or similar knowledge-intensive sectors.
• Has documented international sales, consulting or business development experience.
• Has a thorough understanding of company strategies, innovation trends and technologies.
• Is fluent in English and German, both written and spoken. Danish or another Scandinavian language is also an advantage. 
• Has a broad professional network at an appropriate level in Germany.

    

   

  Personal Characteristics

• Results-oriented approach.
• Ability to interact persuasively at management level.
• A positive, open-minded, pro-active, and creative approach to handling of assignments.
• Dedicated team player with a high sense of responsibility.
• Ability to foster and maintain networks.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Flexible and ready to adapt to the changing needs of Invest in Denmark.

• An international, exciting and dynamic work environment.

• Travelling inside Germany, occasional visits to Denmark and other parts of Europe.

• Collaborating with commercial colleagues in Berlin/Hamburg, across Europe and with Invest in Denmark’s sector teams in Denmark.

• Development of your professional and personal competences.

• A large degree of self-dependence and flexibility in organizing your own daily working hours.

• You will be offered a two-year contract with the possibility of extension.

• The standard working hours are 37 hours per week, including a 30-minute lunch break.

• You will be entitled to 25 days of paid holiday per year.

• Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results.

• The employment is subject to a security check by the Danish authorities.