Business Development Manager (m/f/d), (junior position, includes administrative duties)
Beschreibung:
The State of Iowa's European Office is looking for a BDM to join our economic development team in Frankfurt/Germany. Focus is on both, location marketing and export promotion, on behalf of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). Activities involve: Desk research to identify leads, direct mailing and telephone campaigns, market research to identify potential customers and provide market intelligence for Iowa exporters. Visits to international marketing events, client presentations, general office work.
Anforderungen:
• Bachelor degree; experience in Europe wide market research, telemarketing, marketing, trade and /or foreign direct investment promotion, PR
• Fluent German and English a must; fluency in either French, Italian, or Spanish required
• Good computer application skills –MS Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint; previous experience in office work welcome; social media experience
• knowledge of relevant trade and industry structures in a number of European countries: life sciences/biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, agricultural equipment, food processing
• good communication and interpersonal skills; reliable; good presentation skills
• occasional European wide travel required
• able to work flexible hours
• able to work independently, with little guidance; able to draft business letters in both English and German language; French, Italian or Spanish welcome
• valid European driver's license
Wir bieten:
Varied duties in a small team, quick access to independent and responsible tasks.
Please submit complete application, stating your salary expectations as well as earliest possible starting date, to: