Business Development Manager - Education

About the Position:
As a Business Development Manager - Education, you will be responsible for designing, launching, and scaling training, skilling, and upskilling programs tailored to the needs of the manufacturing sector. You will lead the development and management of a marketplace for educational programs, foster collaborations with training providers, and contribute to European projects focusing on industry education and skills development.

What We Are Looking For:

Proven experience in business development, particularly in education, training, or workforce development.
Strong understanding of the manufacturing industry and its evolving skills needs.
Experience with project management and familiarity with European funding mechanisms.
Ability to build and nurture partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
A strategic mindset, coupled with the ability to implement practical solutions.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of workforce education in manufacturing, contributing to the sector's growth and resilience. If you are passionate about driving innovation in education and developing impactful training solutions, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Development and Scaling:

Design, launch, and scale training, skilling, and upskilling programs for manufacturing employees.
Ensure programs align with industry trends and address evolving skills needs in manufacturing.

Marketplace Management:

Develop and manage an educational marketplace offering diverse training options for the manufacturing workforce.
Curate and maintain a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality training programs.

Provider Collaboration:

Identify and onboard training and education providers, building joint value propositions.
Establish partnerships and collaborate on projects that enhance the quality and reach of educational offerings.

European Projects:

Contribute to the preparation and management of European projects focused on education and skills development in the manufacturing sector.
Engage with stakeholders to align projects with funding opportunities and strategic objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with industry leaders, educational institutions, and policy-makers to foster partnerships and promote the adoption of training initiatives.
Represent EIT Manufacturing in discussions and initiatives on workforce development and industry education.

What We Are Looking For:

Proven experience in business development, particularly in education, training, or workforce development.
Strong understanding of the manufacturing industry and its evolving skills needs.
Experience with project management and familiarity with European funding mechanisms.
Ability to build and nurture partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
A strategic mindset, coupled with the ability to implement practical solutions.

About EIT Manufacturing

EIT Manufacturing is the leading pan-European community focused on fostering innovation in manufacturing through a unique ecosystem. It is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), which is a body of the European Union.

At EIT Manufacturing, you’ll have the chance to shape the future of manufacturing while contributing to a more competitive, sustainable and innovative Europe.

Our work environment is characterised by a high level of professionalism and efficiency. We value the contributions of each team member in creating a positive and engaging workplace culture.

We offer a dynamic, fast-growing European innovation organisation, an international and flexible working environment and excellent opportunities for professional development and growth.