Position: Investment Manager (Cleantech Business Developer)
Type of employment: Full time employment for 2 years with the possibility of extension 
Starting date: May 2024
Location: Consulate General of Denmark in New York 
Deadline for application: 20 March 2024

Denmark is a global pioneer within renewable energy and the green transition. Do you want to play an important part in helping Denmark remain a cleantech and renewable energy frontrunner and assist US companies in accessing the European market through a presence in Denmark?

Invest in Denmark is looking for a Business Developer who can attract cleantech/renewable energy companies to Denmark. Invest in Denmark has a strong focus on several verticals within the cleantech sector, incl. power-to-X, green hydrogen, offshore wind, energy storage, green data centers, and carbon capture utilization and storage. We prioritize sustainable foreign direct investments that help us achieve Denmark’s ambitious climate goals by 2030. 

Invest in Denmark is the Danish Government’s official investment promotion organization which, in close cooperation with Danish partners, works to attract foreign companies to Denmark within the knowledge intensive areas of Cleantech, Tech and Life Sciences.

Working in our North American team, you will be based at the Consulate General of Denmark in New York, collaborate closely with colleagues experienced in foreign direct investment promotion, and report directly to the director for North America.   

Job description

Denmark is a country committed to accelerating its green transition and is actively investing in clean and sustainable technologies to reduce emissions by 70% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. To help Denmark achieve its net zero goals, we are seeking a Business Developer based in New York City.  

The Business Developer role will drive new business leads by identifying inward investment opportunities with North American companies seeking to expand into the Danish and Nordic markets. The role will facilitate and secure sustainable investments to Denmark. An ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in the cleantech/renewable energy fields paired with business development skills. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and international team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a pipeline of commercial leads and provide them with relevant information on business opportunities in Denmark;
• Build and develop relationships with existing and new leads to understand investment opportunities in Denmark;
• Undertake research and analysis to identify market trends in Denmark for North American companies;
• Maintain and build relationships with key companies, industry players, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

Required qualifications

• A Bachelors’ degree (required) in relevant fields including business administration, economics, finance, or relevant STEM; advanced degree (e.g. Master’s) preferred;
• Substantial work experience in relevant roles, including business development, international sales, or consulting experience from reputable organizations;
• Thorough understanding of company strategies, decision processes, innovation trends and technologies;
• Knowledge of the cleantech/renewable energy industry, specific business issues and market drivers;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Desired qualifications

• A broad professional network with high-level contacts; 
• Experience from one or more of our target sectors in North America;
• Consultancy experience.

Competencies

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including experience in developing senior leadership presentations, communications, and talking points;
  Ability to negotiate persuasively at management level;
• A strong commercial mindset;
• Excellent networking and cooperation skills;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities, lead multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• A structured mind-set and excellent planning and coordination skills;
• Ability to excel in value selling and target driven environment;
• Ability to work independently and efficiently;
• Interest in and willingness to share knowledge with – and learn from – colleagues.

We offer

• An international, exciting and dynamic work environment;
• Up to 20 % travel should be expected with this role, including travels in the US and occasional visits to Denmark;
• Close collaboration with commercial colleagues in the US, Canada, and Denmark;
• Development of your professional and personal competences, including through business trips to Denmark;
• A large degree of independence.

Employment conditions

• You will be offered employment on a contract on local terms for 2 years with the possibility of extension;
• This is a full-time salary position - the Consulate General’s standard work week is 37 hours; but you are employed without an upper working hours’ limit. You will have a large degree of flexibility in organizing your own daily working hours;
• We highly value team work and an intrinsic part of our work culture is physical presence in the office. At the same time, we offer opportunities of working from home when work allows, typically one day a week;
• You will be entitled to 5 weeks (25 working days) of paid holiday per year;
• You will be covered by a workplace pension scheme; 
• You will be offered an employer and employee sponsored health insurance. So will your spouse and children under the age of 26 if you provide for him/her/them.
• The gross yearly salary for the position – for an employee subject to US income taxation – is $92,000. For a tax-exempt employee the yearly net salary is $73,600. Depending on the candidate’s qualifications, an additional individual allowance may be added.

Application and recruitment process

To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2-3 references) in English to the Danish Consulate General in New York. You can send your application by mail to [email protected] marked “Investment Manager – Cleantech. Your name”. Please note that sending personal information over the internet is at your own risk.

Application deadline: March 20 2024  

The Consulate General is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Selected candidates will be invited for interviews, which are expected to take place mid-March. 

The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to the appointment.

 Questions

For any questions regarding the position, please contact our Director for North America, Thomas Jørgensen, at [email protected] or Deputy Director for North America, Jens Birk, at [email protected].

About us

Invest in Denmark is part of the Danish Trade Council, a division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. Invest in Denmark is the Danish Government’s official investment promotion organization which, in close cooperation with Danish partners, works to attract foreign companies to Denmark within the focus areas of Cleantech, Tech and Life Sciences. 

For more information about Invest in Denmark, see www.investindk.com. 

The Danish Foreign Service is a global operating organization composed of the Ministry in Copenhagen and a global network of Embassies, Consulates and Trade Commissions abroad. The network of diplomatic missions abroad is the hallmark of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and also provides the basis for enabling the Ministry to safeguard and promote Denmark’s international interests in the most optimal way. 

The mission of the Danish Foreign Service is to work for Denmark’s interests and values in relation to the surrounding world in a manner that furthers the freedom, security and welfare of Danes in a more peaceful and just world, with development and economic growth for all. The vision of the Danish Foreign Service is, among other things, to be widely respected as a competent, effective, outgoing and service-minded organisation and an attractive and innovative work place with a high degree of staff satisfaction. As individuals and as organization we work on the foundation of five common values: musicality, drive, professionalism, job satisfaction and openness.