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About the Role

This position offers the opportunity to shape Berlin's economic relationships with the U.S. at a time of significant technological, economic and geopolitical transformation. As Regional Director of the Berlin Business Office USA, you will play a central role in connecting Berlin's companies, investors, researchers and talent with opportunities in the United States, while promoting Berlin as an internationally competitive European business and innovation hub.

Responsibilities

Manage and further develop the business representation office for New York City and the U.S., including content, organization, and leadership of a small team.
Attract U.S. companies for Berlin as a business location in coordination with Berlin Partner.
Identify, contact, and attract U.S. companies and investors for Berlin, focusing on established business clusters.
Position Berlin as an international city for industry, innovation, startups, and labs.
Analyze U.S. company interests, introduce proposals, generate leads, facilitate meetings, and follow up with contacts.
Support Berlin-based SMEs and startups expanding into or operating in the U.S. market.
Match Berlin SMEs and startups with potential business partners, authorities, and institutions.
Facilitate matchmaking for Berlin startups regarding market entry, financing, skilled personnel, and strategic partners.
Identify industry-specific market opportunities for Berlin SMEs.
Facilitate company exchanges and potential industry clusters.
Accompany and support Berlin companies during networking with U.S. companies and scientific institutions.
Support the creation of content for and organization of delegation trips or Berlin projects in the U.S.
Identify and attract U.S. talent for Berlin.
Report to the Senate Department on current U.S. economic developments and cooperation opportunities.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree or comparable qualification.
Experience with business consulting, especially regarding site selection.
Competence in consultation and support of SMEs regarding market entry.
Very good knowledge of Berlin as a business location, including industry clusters and interdisciplinary topics.
Very good knowledge of U.S. economic structures and institutions.
Network competence in the U.S. and Germany.
Experience in establishing business networks.
Independent, structured, and conceptual approach.
Very good competence regarding process management and presentation.
Experience in budgetary planning and monitoring of publicly financed projects or institutions.
Strong strategic and analytical capabilities.

Skills

Excellent German and English language skills.
Very good communication skills.

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Not specified

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or comparable qualification

Salary/Compensations

$120,000 - $140,000

About the Company

The German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (GACC) is a non-profit organization founded in 1947 to facilitate economic ties between Germany and the United States.
The Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises is responsible for policies in economy and energy, aiming to foster growth for Berlin companies and attract outside businesses.
The Senate Department focuses on Berlin's strengths: attractive locations for research, technology, commerce, and industry; an international hub for qualified professionals; and diverse culture with high quality of life.