Project Manager Consulting

German American Chambers of Commerce•New York, NY

20h

About The Position

The German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (GACC) is seeking a highly motivated, full-time, bilingual German/English Project Manager to support its Business Development Consulting Team in New York City. The role supports German companies entering or expanding in the US market, as well as government-sponsored projects and business events. The GACC is an impartial promoter of commerce between Germany and the US and works with other German American Chambers of Commerce under AHK USA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Business, Business Law, or a related field.
At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English.
Deep understanding of business concepts and sales strategies, with experience conducting market analysis.
Strong research and writing skills.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
Service-oriented personality.
Attention to detail, thoroughness, and a high level of accountability.
Ability to work independently while integrating well with a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), QuickBooks, and CoPilot.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience with both German and American business environments.
Cold-calling experience.

Responsibilities

Organize and host industry events, business delegations, and startup delegations, including venue and speaker acquisition, catering, and invitation management.
Consult German companies on US market entry or expansion by conducting desktop and internet research and writing reports in German and English across various industries.
Conduct B2B matchmaking between German and American companies by phone, email, and LinkedIn.
Organize government-sponsored projects, including market studies, webinars, delegations, and conferences.
Write proposals for government-sponsored projects and other bidding opportunities, including market background, project planning, and budget planning.
Coordinate with key governmental partners in Germany, including DIHK, IHKs, the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), and associations.
Support the GACC's virtual office service.