Expert Partnerships & Business Development (all genders) (temporary until 31 December 2028)
At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at PowerCo. Salzgitter.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Own the process for strategic partnerships that do not involve equity
- Lead complex international initiatives and coordinate interdisciplinary project teams
- Build and assess business models, business cases, benchmarks and scenario analyses
- Negotiate contracts with relevant PowerCo and Volkswagen Group departments
- Prepare decision documents and communicate with senior decision-makers and cooperation partners
What you bring
- A bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, economics, industrial engineering or law
- Several years in an international strategy consultancy, Big Four audit firm, investment bank or comparable corporate role
- Hands-on management of complex projects involving international partners, with negotiation experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of business models, business plans, benchmarking and scenario analysis
- Professional fluency in German and English
Who this fits
You’ll suit a mid-level business development role built around international partnerships, complex projects and senior decision support. The job is based in Salzgitter and runs as a parental-leave replacement through the end of 2028. Flexible schedules span 28 to 40 hours weekly, with a four-day option up to 35 hours and mobile work available. German and English fluency are required.
From the employer
Our mission has started. We are starting our own battery cell production in Battery Valley in Salzgitter and ramping up our headquarters for global cell production. The Strategy department is responsible for the development and implementation of the global PowerCo strategy. Responsibilities range from strategy development, market intelligence and business development to strategic partner management.
This is a temporary position as a parental leave replacement until 31.12.2028.
Your role and key responsibilities- End-to-end responsibility as process owner for strategic non-equity partnerships
- Management of complex international projects and interdisciplinary project teams
- Development and evaluation of business models, business cases, benchmarking and scenario analyses
- Contract negotiations in coordination with the relevant departments at PowerCo and the Volkswagen Group
- Preparation of decision papers and communication with top decision-makers at PowerCo and cooperation partners
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration/Economics/Industrial engineering/Law
- Several years of relevant professional experience in a top international strategy consultancy, auditing firm (Big 4), investment bank, or a comparable corporate function
- In-depth experience in managing complex interdisciplinary projects with international partners; negotiation experience desirable
- Extensive knowledge of creating business models and business plans as well as benchmarking and scenario analyses; in-depth knowledge of IFRS is an advantage
- Strong communication skills and business fluent in German and English
What makes you stand out
- Relevant professional experience in the automotive or battery industry
- Strong resilience, goal orientation in a volatile work environment
- Independent, structured and result-oriented way of working
- Flexible working hours from 28 to 40h per week
- Possibility of a 4-day-week (up to 35h per week)
- 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
- Mobile work options
- Relocation support
- More benefits to come
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