About The Company
Mind the Bridge is a global innovation advisory firm that empowers economies through entrepreneurship and innovation. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Barcelona, Seoul, Tel Aviv, New York and Milan, it has been working as an international bridge at the intersection between startups and corporates since 2007. Mind the Bridge scouts, filters, and works with 10,000+ startups a year supporting global corporations with open innovation initiatives that translate into curated deals with startups (POCs. procurement, investments, and/or acquisitions). It also provides corporates with advisory services and benchmarking on innovation strategies and structures. Mind the Bridge developed MTB Ecosystem, an AI-powered open innovation matching platform for innovation ecosystem hubs and corporates.
About The Role
As a Business Development Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary team focused on public institutions, European-funded projects and other strategic initiatives. This role is essential for the development and management of European-funded tenders and projects with public institutions across regions. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, driving the proposal process, and overseeing the execution of various projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Business Development and Strategy: Research and identify trends, challenges, and opportunities within the public funding landscape, advising on strategic initiatives.
- Tender and Proposal Management: Lead the preparation of tender proposals and contribute to winning bids with a focus on European public funding.
- Stakeholder Management: Build relationships with key stakeholders, both within public institutions and across the private sector.
- Project Management: Oversee the development and execution of projects funded by the European Union and other public institutions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality proposals.
- Leading Cross-Functional Teams: Manage and guide a diverse team working across business development and advisory.
You Are a Fit If
- You have min. 3 years of relevant experience in the world of EU programs H2020/Horizon Europe and International Organizations.
- You possess excellent communication skills in English (additional European languages are a plus, such as Spanish, Italian, or others).
- You have a proven track record in writing successful proposals and securing funding for European projects (please provide examples if available).
- You have strong experience in leading multidisciplinary teams, driving strategic initiatives, and coordinating cross-functional projects.
- You have excellent organizational skills and can manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- You are proactive, with an entrepreneurial attitude and a passion for business development.
About Your Soft Skills
- You are highly curious, always seeking to learn and stay updated on industry trends.
- You possess a strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify challenges and drive solutions.
- You have a collaborative spirit, capable of working in a team while also independently managing projects.
- You demonstrate a high level of professionalism and attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
- You are capable of prioritizing tasks and adapting to shifting deadlines while maintaining quality work.
Employment Type
Full-time (6-month probation period)
Location
Barcelona - Hybrid i.e. 4 days on site and 1 day remote per week.
What we offer
Competitive salary
Unlimited holidays, flexible location, great office and more!
