Mbrdna29d ago

Senior Investment and Partnerships Manager

San JoseFull-timesenior

SalesPartnerships Manager

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At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible.

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SalesPartnerships Manager

At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology, to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact.

Do you want to drive the digitization and electrification of Mercedes-Benz? Are you a networker with an aptitude for execution? We are looking for an individual who will support Mercedes-Benz’s venture investment and strategic partnerships efforts in North America. You will be working closely with the global tech, venture and partnerships teams in Germany and support a high-impact local team. Your scope will include identifying, selecting, and managing external partnerships and investment opportunities, primarily in the areas of digitization and electrification, while driving cross-functional teams. This is a high-visibility, high potential role that will help define short, mid-term and long-term roadmaps by leveraging the North America ecosystem.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. (If you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee or refugee, sponsorship is not required to work in the United States.)

Partner with business unit leaders on strategy development, including identifying product gaps, evaluating cooperation options, and collaborating on target selection criteria.

Work alongside development teams to productize innovations in partnership with early to late stage high-tech companies.

Develop engagement models for early to late stage high-tech companies for Mercedes-Benz.

Assess product and company fitness for long-term strategic partnership.

Ideate, Plan and Execute proof of concepts with internal and external engineering and design teams.

Develop network of industry contacts, venture capital firms, and advisory executives to bring knowledge of market trends and opportunities to bear on strategic discussions.

Responsibilities include screening, selection and evaluation of possible external cooperation partners located in North America leading to proof of concept (POC) and cooperation agreements.

Identifying technology and innovation trends, seek and negotiate future cooperation projects with partners and start-ups. Moreover, execute, integrate and evaluate strategic, commercial and technical due diligence work streams together with the technical specialty units.

Deal execution including conducting due diligence on M&A and venture investment/divestment, market research, financial modeling, preparation of investment memos.

Support the coordination, implementation and tracking of current and future portfolio of investments and collaboration activities.

Bachelor’s Degree

5+ years of relevant work experience

Strong academic record/degree

Experience working in strategy consulting, investment banking, or venture capital

Passion in automotive technology and innovation a plus

Strong analytical skills, positive attitude and work ethic

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Fluent in English

Master’s Degree preferred