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

German American Chambers of Commerce•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises is seeking a Regional Director for its Berlin Business Office in New York City. The role manages and develops Berlin’s business representation office for the United States, with responsibility for its content and organization, representation of the State of Berlin to third parties, and leadership of a small team. The Regional Director will help strengthen economic relationships between Berlin and the U.S. and promote Berlin as an international business and innovation hub. The position combines economic development, international business diplomacy, investment attraction, innovation partnerships, and talent development. It includes attracting U.S. companies and investors to Berlin; supporting Berlin-based SMEs and startups seeking to enter or grow in the U.S.; facilitating business and institutional connections; identifying U.S. talent for Berlin; and reporting on U.S. economic developments and opportunities for cooperation to the Senate Department.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree or comparable qualification.
Experience in business consulting, especially concerning site selection.
Competence in consulting and supporting SMEs with market entry.
Very good knowledge of Berlin as a business location, particularly the structures and participants in its industry clusters: energy and clean tech; transport, mobility and logistics; photonics; ICT services, media and creative industries; pharmaceutical and healthcare industries; and cross-cutting 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 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.
Attract U.S. companies and investors to Berlin in coordination with Berlin Partner, focusing on established Berlin business clusters.
Promote Berlin as an international center 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 expand into or operating in the U.S. market.
Match Berlin SMEs and startups with U.S. business partners, authorities, and institutions, and identify contacts for financial and legal matters.
Support startup matchmaking relating to U.S. market entry, financing, skilled personnel, and strategic partners.
Identify industry-specific market opportunities for Berlin SMEs.
Facilitate company exchanges and potential industry clusters in connection with public requests for proposal.
Accompany and support Berlin companies in networking with U.S. companies and scientific institutions.
Support the development of content for and organization of delegation trips and 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.