Implementing projects of significance for structural policy and laying the groundwork for the dynamic development of a modern economic and technological hub—these are the tasks of Landesentwicklungsgesellschaft Thüringen mbH. We develop, prepare, and market commercial land; support municipalities in regional cooperation; and, together with cities and counties, carry out urban development and urban renewal. As part of our economic development efforts, we attract investors by offering a full range of services for Thuringia as a business location, assist Thuringian companies in entering economically promising markets abroad, and promote Thuringia as a destination.
Our mission is to further develop Thuringia as an attractive investment location. To strengthen our Invest team, we are seeking a full-time, permanent employee to start as soon as possible:
Your responsibilities:
Identification, acquisition, and development of investment and business location projects in the electronics, semiconductor, and security and defense industries
Responsibility for building, establishing, and further developing the security and defense industry sector
Development of customized location proposals and business attraction strategies for companies, as well as independent planning and implementation of appropriate measures to ensure successful business establishment in Thuringia as a business location
Active promotion of Thuringia as a business and technology hub both domestically and internationally through presentations, trade show appearances, and targeted networking
Analysis of market, industry, and regional data to identify potential and trends in the electronics, semiconductor, security, and defense industries
Systematic contact management to identify potential investors through industry, cluster, research, and networking activities
Comprehensive support for investors and companies throughout the entire relocation and investment process, including ongoing investor support
Your Profile:
A successfully completed degree in economics, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, or a comparable field of study
Good knowledge of the electronics and/or semiconductor industry, particularly with regard to value chains, relevant technologies, and key market players
In-depth knowledge of the security and defense industries; experience in the German Armed Forces is desirable
Initial experience in economic development, investor relations, or business development is an advantage
Experience in project management
Very good written and spoken English
Proficiency in using standard MS Office programs
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high degree of initiative
Strong service orientation
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and persuasion skills, as well as confident negotiation skills
Willingness to travel frequently, both nationally and internationally
Benefits
Integration into a motivated, competent, and diverse team
A varied and responsible role
Personal and professional development
Attractive compensation and a 13th month’s salary
39-hour workweek, family-friendly hours, a modern flex-time model, and hybrid work arrangements
Active health promotion and work-life balance initiatives
Bicycle leasing