Business Development & Public Relations Manager

Location Karlsruhe
Contact name: Charlie Bastable

Contact email: charlie.bastable@zero-global.com
Job ref: 1332
Published: about 4 hours ago

Job Title – Business Development & Public Relations Manager

Their Purpose – A cutting edge engineering organisation driving innovation and growth across Europe’s fusion energy sector.

Location & flexibility – Based in Karlsruhe, Germany, with some international travel required.

Salary & Benefits – up to €72,000 + 30 days’ annual leave, and a personal development budget.

About the Job –

  • Represent the organisation at industry events, government forums and with key stakeholders.

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities across public and private sectors.

  • Lead and coordinate grant applications, subsidy submissions and tender bids.

  • Build and manage strategic relationships with government bodies, research institutions and industry partners.

  • Negotiate and review contracts while tracking performance, pipeline and sales activity.

About you –

  • 5+ years’ experience in government affairs or business development within technical industries.

  • Strong understanding of EU funding systems, industrial policy and public sector tenders.

  • Degree in business, engineering or a related field, with proven success in bid writing.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts.

  • Native level German and fluent English.

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