Venture Development Manager

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You will help shape that path along the way.

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Your responsibilities Systematically research and analyse market trends andidentifyrelevant business opportunities, with a focus on the energy and waste treatment space Take ownership of your venture stream,turning early insights and concepts into validated business models that drive change Handle the venture development process end to end, applying a commercial perspective to the projects and managing project scope, timelines, and decision gates Regularly communicate your findings in an appealing manner through reports and presentations for internal and EEW stakeholders Transform ideas into concepts and prepare convincing pitch decks that transmit your insights and recommendations in a well-structured manner Your profile 3+ years of work experience in a fast-paced, ideally startup or venture-building environment Experience in the energy sector, waste treatment, or carbon management is a strong plus Comfortable working and collaborating in agile team setups, complex structures, and across multiple projects Undeterred by ambiguity and uncertainty, as we deal in innovation where not all variables are clearly defined Creative forward thinker with a passion for continuously learning about new markets, technological or startup trendsand unknown topics A hands‑on doer who keeps pace with the latest tools and developments, happy to build a quick prototype or pick up a new skill from scratch to test an idea German at B2 level or above, fluent in English What we offer 30days vacation Contribution to the DeutschlandTicket JobRadbike program Flexibleworkinghours Young, internationalenvironmentwithmanyopportunitiesforteambuilding Dog friendly office We value humility andwe'reas interested in your character as we are in your talent.

Diversity drives innovation, and we offer an international and friendly work environment with an energetic company culture. AtNEEW Ventures, the venture builder of EEW – Energy from Waste, since 2021we'vebeen working towards a world of endless resources.

We use technology to transform the waste and circular economy industry, building the next generation of ventures and innovations in the space.We do thisthanks to ouragile validation process, corporate funding, and deep domainexpertise.

Ifyou’repassionate about digital innovation andidentifyingnew business opportunities to drive the waste industry forwards, this is the role for you.Apply now and join our Berlin office as Venture Development Manager!

Please note that this role will be based in-person (hybrid) at our office in Berlin and requires being comfortable speaking German in a professional conversation. Your role As our new Venture Development Manager, you will take promising opportunities from first insight to a fully shaped venture.

You will analyse market trends, discover new opportunity areas, and shape business models, exploring how technology and AI can transform waste treatment, energy recovery, and decarbonisation across the circular economy.

You will guide venture streams through our structured, agile validation process, working hands‑on from early concept to a tested, fundable proposition. Depending on what each venture needs to succeed, the outcome can grow into a new business unit within EEW or be spun out as an independent company.

Throughout, you will work closely with EEW and other industry players, combining the backing and domainexpertiseof an established industrial group with the speed and agility of a startup. Please apply, even if you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria.

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