View Vacancy - Business Development Manager Mobility (DEU20.206)

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Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT

Note: Due to COVID-19, you may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign. We are working hard to minimise any disruption. You may find more information in the Additional Information section below.

The British Consulate-General (BCG) in Munich is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and we are currently seeking to appoint a Business Development Manager Mobility for the DIT department.

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is now looking for a Business Development Manager – Mobility to be part of the DIT team in any of our 3 locations in Germany (Berlin, Dusseldorf, Munich).

DIT is the British government’s lead department for international trade and supports foreign investment into the United Kingdom and UK exporters entering the German market. This job offers the opportunity to work at the heart of the UK’s strategy to promote trade between the UK and Germany in the Mobility sector (e.g. automotive, rail, aerospace, shared mobility platforms and related technologies). You will support the Mobility Team in identifying and actively targeting potential investors to the UK and exporters to Germany. This involves supporting the team in managing projects, giving advice and assistance to British and Germany companies to conclude investment/export projects. In addition, an important part of your job will be to conduct market research and analysis both for companies and for internal government stakeholders to use in making policy decisions.

The job offers much autonomy and freedom to set your own direction within the Mobility Team and in line with the agreed business plan, not least in cultivating key business contacts. Following the UK’s exit from the EU, you will be involved in working closely with businesses to understand the present and likely future impact on them.

You will work as part of a friendly and supportive team at DIT Germany and a wider network across Europe, with regular opportunities to travel. DIT Germany also provides a modern and flexible working environment with the opportunity to work partially from Home Office.

If you are ready to join an organisation with a difference then we want to speak to you!

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Business development: To support the mobility team in the identification and targeting of new and existing German investors as well as UK exporters. You will engage directly with companies to bring investment and export projects to a successful conclusion. You will support the team in developing and managing a strong pipeline of investment and export projects with a strong focus on those projects where Government can add the most value. You will use to various channels to reach companies such as online, direct contact, events such as trade fairs and networking opportunities, some of which you will also be responsible for organising. In all interactions, your attention to detail and customer service approach will be excellent.
  • Market Research & Analysis: A key objective of DIT is to contribute towards the development of trade policy and the elimination of market access barriers to the benefit of the UK and free trade globally. You will conduct market analysis through desk research and discussions with companies to understand how the Mobility market is developing and what opportunities exist for companies and for the UK economy. This analysis will be provided directly to companies to support their market entry decision. In addition, you will conduct analysis to support those within the British Government responsible for making policy recommendations and decisions.

  • Preparation of Briefings: You will support the Mobility team in structuring and writing high quality briefings to be used by senior diplomats and ministers during engagements with companies and various institutional stakeholders in Germany. The briefings will need to be accurate, concise and delivered in a timely manner.


  • Initial experience in Key Account Management and/or Business Development;
  • Very good IT skills, especially MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel;
  • Strong written, analytical and research skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and be credible with the most senior business leaders;
  • Self-Starter – ability to work well on own initiative;
  • Fluent English and German C1 level;





Although not essential on starting the job, the jobholder will be expected to develop working level knowledge of the Mobility sector in the UK and Germany in order to be able to interact credibly and professionally with senior contacts.


25 June 2020
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Fixed Term
37.5
24 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Germany
Munich
British Consulate General
1
EUR
€42,516 gross per annum rising to approx €47,758 gross per annum after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay. (Salary is not negotiable);
1 July 2020

Our Conditions of Employment:

This is a fixed-term position for a contract period of two years, with the possibility of renewal by mutual agreement.

€42,516 gross per annum rising to approx €47,758 gross per annum after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay. (Salary is not negotiable);


Working hours per week are 37,5 net. We offer a flexible working policy but the successful candidate may sometimes need to work the occasional evening/weekend when there are visits/events or open up the Consulate in the morning or close in the evening.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance. The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation in Germany in order to apply.

Staff recruited locally by the British Consulate-General in Munich are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local German employment law.

Visa/Passport requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Germany and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Additional requirements may become necessary after 31st December 2020.

Our Learning and Development environment:

The British Embassy in Berlin has a strong ethos of Learning and Development, including our Learning and Development Week. In addition, there will be many opportunities to attend external seminars and events on relevant issues. This is in addition to the induction programme offered to all Embassy staff.

The successful applicant will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Embassy, contributing to the wider objectives of the British Government’s Germany network and supporting the Embassy’s positive working environment.


The British Consulate-General in Munich has a strong ethos of Learning and Development and there will be many opportunities to attend internal and external seminars and events on relevant issues. This is in addition to the induction programme offered to all BCG staff. Further training provided for IT and Security elements of the position.

Information due to COVID-19:

  • You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption;
  • Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;
  • Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the British Consulate-General will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

*Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning; can express fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions; can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes; can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. For more information please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.