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What We Are Looking For - Educational Background: Degree in Business Administration, Technology Management, International Business, Marketing, Geoinformatics, Economics, or a related field. - Professional Competencies: - Strong interest in technology, spatial data, AI platforms, or digital business models. - Experience with or quick adoption of digital outreach tools, CRM systems (e.g., Odoo), and structured email communication. - High level of communication clarity, commercial acumen, and consultative relationship-building skills. - Mindset: Proactive, structured, and comfortable working at the intersection of non-profit research and commercial markets. - Eligibility: Open to local and international applicants currently in Germany (e.g., Chancenkarte / Opportunity Card, Job-Seeker Visa, EU Work Permit). - Languages: Excellent working proficiency in English (required); good command of German is a strong advantage for the DACH market. What We Offer - Full-Time Permanent Position: Long-term career security with direct exposure to executive management and commercial leadership. - Dual Master / Trainee Track Available: We support continuous academic development through fully sponsored Master Trainee and Dual Master tracks. - Accommodation & Onboarding Support: Concrete assistance with local housing search, official registration, and structured onboarding. - Visa & Relocation Assistance: Comprehensive employer backing for German Opportunity Card conversions and residence permit processes. - Direct Business Impact: Drive the commercial sustainability of high-impact research projects without corporate bureaucracy. How to Apply Send your CV, references, and your earliest possible start date to: E-Mail: jobs@iris-institut.de (Subject: Application - Technology Transfer & Partnership Manager) ## Description Focus & Responsibilities - Research Transfer & Commercialization: Identify commercial use cases for our geospatial and resilience data models, translating scientific capabilities into clear value propositions for enterprise clients and institutional partners. - B2B Outreach & Pipeline Management: Lead proactive outreach campaigns targeting potential data partners, municipalities, enterprise clients, and specialized service providers using modern CRM and automation tools (e.g., Odoo ERP, automated email workflows). - Partner Onboarding & Account Management: Manage communication with corporate partners, coordinate pilot testing phases, and gather operational market feedback to help researchers refine underlying data models. - Marketing & Value Proposition Communication: Create structured presentation decks, use-case briefs, and digital campaign materials to position our data products in commercial and public markets. - Funding & Grant Alignment ## Related Videos - [Recruitment Reinvented: Bold strategies and the $10K signing incentive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1068-recruitment-reinvented-bold-strategies-and-the-10k-signing-incentive) - [This App Reached 10,000 Users in One Week. 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