Your responsibilities will include the day-to-day planning and development of INVEST activities and business development efforts targeting the defence industry and dual-use technologies, including cyber and quantum technologies. A key priority will be to translate the close defence industrial cooperation between Germany and Denmark into concrete investment projects in Denmark by attracting German companies.

Furthermore, you will be expected to independently drive business development activities through meetings, network-building, participation in relevant events and delivering presentations in Germany (and potentially other European countries). This may also include participation in selected fact-finding visits to Denmark.

The position requires strong coordination, networking and communication skills. You are proactive, take initiative and are able to build bridges with the defence industry. You have an eye for synergies and the ability to deliver tangible results while continuously developing new opportunities and networks.

The role also requires excellent interpersonal skills, a strong overview, a high degree of independence, analytical capabilities and a positive, constructive approach to your daily work.

• Preparation of sales pitches and proactive promotional activities positioning Denmark as the best destination to invest in. Matching value propositions in Denmark with the business strategies of 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.
• Planning and executing communication and marketing activities that promote Denmark as an attractive investment destination.
• Contributing to cross-cutting events and projects across investment, export and innovation promotion, strengthening synergies between the different departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, in particular, at the Embassy of Denmark in Berlin.

• A results-oriented approach.
• The ability to interact persuasively at management level.
• A positive, open-minded, proactive and creative approach to handling assignments.
• A dedicated team-player attitude and a high sense of responsibility.
• The ability to foster and maintain networks.
• The ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Flexibility and readiness to adapt to the changing needs of Invest in Denmark.
• Good language skills (German, English).
• Knowledge of a Scandinavian language is a plus.

• An international, exciting and dynamic work environment.
• Travel within Germany and occasional visits to Denmark and other parts of Europe.
• Development of your professional and personal competencies.
• A high degree of independence and flexibility in organising your own daily working hours.
• Standard working hours of 37 hours per week, including a 30-minute lunch break.
• 25 days of paid vacation per year, flexible working hours, two care days for parents of children under five, and six weeks of paternity/partner leave.

Practical information

• Location: The Royal Danish Embassy, Berlin.
• Expected start: From March 2027 onwards (depending on the security clearance process, which is mandatory under Danish regulations).

How to apply

Please send your motivated application and CV (in Danish, German, or English) to [email protected]. Please write “Investment Manager, Defence – Invest in Denmark + Name” in the subject line. 

Application deadline: 4th of December 12pm, 2026. 
Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Questions

For further information, please contact:

Team Lead Defence, Invest in Denmark, Mikkel Hagen Hess ([email protected]) +4524265159