Senior Manager Business Development – Corporate Innovation

Role Overview

You will be responsible for acquiring new corporate clients in the Corporate Innovation Services division, identifying strategic business opportunities, building client relationships, and working with companies to develop tailored solutions for innovation programs, accelerator models, venture clienting programs, and other innovation initiatives.

What You Will Do

Your responsibilities will include identifying and analyzing strategic business opportunities, acquiring new clients, advising companies on corporate innovation, developing client-specific proposals, maintaining and expanding client relationships, managing sales processes, and working closely with internal teams.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You should be a strong sales-oriented professional with a genuine interest in innovation, new technologies, and collaboration between established companies and startups. You should think strategically, act pragmatically, and identify business opportunities early on.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional experience in corporate innovation, open innovation, venture clienting, or startup collaboration
• Experience in business development, client acquisition, and relationship management
• Operational experience implementing innovation programs, ideally within or in collaboration with a corporate innovation unit
• An established network in the field of corporate innovation and corporate clients
• Experience preparing proposals and closing new contracts
• Very good English skills as well as fluency in at least one other European language
• Proficiency with CRM or sales tools, ideally HubSpot
• Initial experience with AI tools in sales or customer acquisition is a plus
• High level of self-motivation, strong execution skills, and a passion for a dynamic work environment
• Strong communication skills and a solution- and service-oriented approach to work

Benefits

• Flexible work models with the option to work remotely from our offices in Berlin, Munich, or Düsseldorf
• A dynamic, international work environment with a fast pace of execution
• A motivated team with a strong focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and effectiveness