[Berlin Business Office] Regional Director (New York City)

German American Chambers of Commerce•New York, NY

5d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises is seeking a Regional Director for its business representation office in New York City. The role is responsible for developing Berlin’s economic relationships with the United States and promoting Berlin as an internationally competitive European business and innovation hub. It combines strategic economic development, international business diplomacy, investment attraction, innovation partnerships, and talent development. The Regional Director manages and develops the Berlin Business Office USA, with overall responsibility for its content and organization, represents the State of Berlin to third parties, and leads a small team. The role works to attract U.S. companies and investors to Berlin, support Berlin-based SMEs and startups in the U.S. market, identify and attract U.S. talent for Berlin, and report on U.S. economic developments and opportunities for deeper cooperation with Berlin’s economy.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree or comparable qualification.
Experience in business consulting, especially regarding site selection.
Competence in consulting and supporting SMEs regarding market entry.
Very good knowledge of Berlin as a business location, particularly the structures and participants of its industry clusters and interdisciplinary topics such as startups and talent.
Very good knowledge of U.S. economic structures and institutions.
Excellent German and English language skills.
Network competence in the U.S. and Germany.
Experience establishing business networks.
Very good communication skills.
Independent, structured, and conceptual approach.
Very good process-management and presentation competence.
Experience in budget planning and monitoring for publicly financed projects or institutions.
Strong strategic and analytical capabilities, including identifying economic trends, assessing business opportunities, and translating complex developments into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

Manage and further develop the New York City and U.S. business representation office, including responsibility for its content and organization.
Represent the State of Berlin to third parties and lead a small team.
Identify, contact, and attract U.S. companies and investors to Berlin, coordinating with Berlin Partner and focusing on established Berlin business clusters.
Promote Berlin internationally as a location for industry, innovation, startups, and labs, including collaboration among established companies, startups, and research institutions.
Analyze U.S. companies’ interests; present proposals prepared in Berlin; participate in lead generation; facilitate meetings; and follow up with contacts.
Support Berlin SMEs and startups seeking to enter or already active in the U.S. market, including designated projects from Berlin.
Connect Berlin SMEs and startups in the U.S. with potential business partners, authorities, and institutions, and identify contacts on financial and legal matters.
Facilitate matchmaking for Berlin startups concerning market entry, financing, skilled personnel, and strategic partners.
Identify industry-specific market opportunities for Berlin SMEs.
Facilitate company exchanges and potential industry clusters in response to public requests for proposals.
Accompany and support Berlin companies in 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 opportunities to deepen cooperation with Berlin’s economy.