Business Creation Manager

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.
Do you want to drive digital transformation and shape Europe's future as a global leader in sustainable manufacturing through innovation? Come join our dynamic, diverse and autonomous team on Lindholmen!
About the position
As Business Creation Manager you’ll work with our open innovation services connecting startups with corporations, fostering collaboration and driving sustainable growth in Manufacturing. You will find and support cutting-edge startups, fostering access to the latest technologies and fresh perspectives. Our focus is to promote new solutions for the most pressing challenges of European manufacturers.
This role at EIT Manufacturing North is responsible for facilitating and driving EIT Manufacturing Business Creation activities in the Northern hub: Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and UK. You will also support the implementation of EIT Manufacturing’s Business Creation strategy on a European level.
Key accountabilities
Build a portfolio of manufacturing corporates across Northern Europe and identify the most promising companies aligned with EIT Manufacturing mission, strategy, and value proposition
Work with those companies to understand their manufacturing needs, their digital transformation and sustainability challenges, decision making processes, and operational modalities
Identify and evaluate potential collaboration opportunities with startups and manufacturing corporates, with a focus on facilitating the collaboration
Connect startups to potential customers, enabling the startups to grow commercially by bringing advanced technologies from start-ups into mature companies
Identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities in Industry 4.0 startups
Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including startups, corporates, ecosystem actors, investors, customers and partners
Consult and support transformation projects and change management
All of the above in cooperation with other parts of the EIT Manufacturing organization as well as with other European organizations



Who are you?
A master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field e.g. business management, engineering, finance 2
Minimum 3 years of post-graduate experience
Fluent in English; another Northern hub language is a strong plus
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
Exposure to the innovation ecosystem (Startups, Technology Transfer offices, investment company, etc) • The capacity to negotiate, win deals, and generate commercial revenues as well as build longterm relationships with a diversity of stakeholders
Previous experience from business development, an understanding of the public- private partnerships environment and/or experience with EU-funded projects or Public financing institutions is a plus
Frequent travel in Europe is expected.



What we offer
Full-time role in a family atmosphere with a multicultural team at office facilities on Lindholmen, Gothenburg, Sweden (a hybrid solution could be discussed)
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
Wellness allowance



Application
Send your CV and cover in English to: admnorth@eitmanufacturing.eu with header “Business Creation Manager North”.
Closing date is 3 March 2023.
Review of applications is ongoing as received. Questions can be directed to the above email.


Join us to drive sustainable progress and innovation!


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