Project Manager Consulting

About us:

The GACC was established nearly 80 years ago in New York City as an impartial promoter of commerce between Germany and the US. The GACC works together with the German American Chambers of Commerce in Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. under the umbrella AHK USA - with more than 2,500 member companies and an extensive national and international business network. The organization has distinguished itself as an innovative and relevant service provider as well as a reliable partner in German-American business inquiries. Comprised of a highly qualified team of professionals, the GACC supports companies by facilitating the following: market entry & business development, legal services, intern visas, recruitment and startup guidance, delegation trips and events.

As a member of our team, you will be supporting a vital link in the transatlantic economy.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Organizing / hosting industry events, business delegations, and startup delegations (incl. venue and speaker acquisition, catering, invitation management)
Consulting German companies regarding their US market entry or expansion by conducting desktop/internet research and writing reports in German and English (various industries, e.g., MedTech/Life Sciences, AI, Industry 4.0, Robotics, Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy, Entertainment, Food & Beverage and others)
B2B-Matchmaking between German and American companies via phone, email, and LinkedIn
Organizing government sponsored projects including market studies and webinars, delegations and conferences
Proposal writing for government sponsored projects as well as other bidding opportunities, including market background, and project and budget planning.
Coordination with key governmental partners in Germany (DIHK, IHKs, Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), Associations, etc.)
Supporting the “virtual office” service of the GACC

Requirements:

Graduate (BA) of Business Administration, International Business, Business Law or related fields; Master’s degree is a plus
At least 2 years of relevant work experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English
Deep understanding of business concepts, sales strategies and experience in conducting market analysis
Strong research and writing skills
Analytical thinking and problem solving
Strong organizational skills (must be able to handle multiple tasks)
Service-oriented personality
Attention to detail, thoroughness and high level of accountability a requirement
Ability to work independently while integrating well with the team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint, QuickBooks, CoPilot
Experience with both German and American business environments strongly desired
Cold-calling experience a plus