Manager Corporate Innovation & BD - Yunus Social Business (Berlin)

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Link: https://www.yunussb.com/manager-corporate-innovation Role based in: Berlin, with flexibility for remote work from within Europe 

Type of contract: Full-time (40h/week) or part-time

Travel:  national/international; >25% (as current situation permits)

Languages: Full proficiency in English required; additional proficiency in German preferred

Applications by: 21 June 2021; interviews on a rolling basis

Start Date: as soon as possible, ideally July 2021

About Yunus Social Business

At Yunus Social Business, we fiercely believe in the power of business to humanity's most pressing problems.  Founded and chaired by Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, we develop market-based solutions for social or environmental problems. While Yunus Funds is our philanthropic venture fund that finances and supports social entrepreneurs, YSB Corporate works with leading companies to turn them into a force for good. 


We work with our corporate partners to build new impact ventures, support their employees to become social INTRApreneurs, or integrate social businesses into their value chains. We work with companies such as IKEA, Merck, Vodafone, Unilever, or Novartis. Our global brand engages key partners such as the World Economic Forum, Ashoka, the League of Intrapreneurs, Impact Hub, or Acumen. 


Find out more about us: corporate.yunussb.com

Details on the Role

For the next level of our growth, we are looking for a Manager Corporate Innovation (m/f/d) who can help us strengthen existing partnerships, establish new relationships and drive our business development efforts. You will oversee all our interactions with corporate partners, spearhead our outreach processes and work closely with our project leaders and senior management to create new opportunities for YSB to drive corporate impact. 


You will continue scaling our business and impact model, driving new business, and developing new relationships with clients and partners. This includes expanding the client base for existing offerings as well as developing new products and services together with senior management. 


You will also get the opportunity to participate in exciting projects, such as 

  1. The Unusual Pioneer program, supporting over 16 corporations to drive social innovation. The program is organized in partnership with the Schwab Foundation, sister organization of the World Economic Forum as well as 15+ sector organizations. 

  2. The Unusual Partners program, focused on corporate social procurement in partnership with Agora Partnerships, Euclid Network and SAP as well as a rich steering group of sector leaders

  3. Our research projects focused on corporate purpose transformation and developing frameworks for a more inclusive and sustainable economy, working with academia partners such as INSEAD or HEC.


Together with our diverse, remotely-based team, you will get a chance to bring in your own unique perspective and innovative ideas to drive our impact footprint. You will further improve our business development processes while working with an existing network of partners and contacts around the world. 


You will be able to leverage our 10-year organizational track record, deep organizational knowledge, an excellent team of consultants and country leaders in Europe, LATAM, East Africa, and India, an existing services team for operational tasks such as finance, HR, and legal,  as well as a highly visible brand with strong partners. 

What you bring to the table

  • Solid track record in business development, i.e. initiating, developing and leading relationships with corporate clients towards exceptional results, including qualifying income leads and turning leads into project proposals.

  • Proven passion for impact and an inspiring vision for the future of corporate sustainability and inclusiveness

  • At least one of the following experiences, or ideally a combination of them:

    • Experience in B2B business development roles in a fast-growing tech startup

    • Experience in venture building and/or innovation consulting for multinational companies, ideally in a business development role

    • Experience as a social INTRApreneur in multinational companies

    • Other comparable backgrounds in innovation management

    • Experience in developing market-based solutions for social or environmental issues in developing and emerging markets

  • A high level of personal integrity and fit with our core team values: Humility, Integrity, Boldness, Results-Orientation & Fun

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail when interacting with potential clients

  • CRM system experience (Salesforce and/or Streak are a bonus)

  • Bachelor degree in business, economics, economic development or comparable backgrounds. An MBA or an equivalent university degree is a bonus, but not a must.

  • Fluency in English and German both written and spoken is required

  • Experience in developing markets is preferred

  • International travel (eventually) required; >25%

What we have to offer

YSB is active in over 12 countries, impacting more than 29 million people. You will have the chance to shape the future of the organization in a leadership role and, through that, design the future of our economy with a massive network behind you. You will work at the forefront of impact-driven business and develop partnerships that will shape the sector.


With a sector-competitive salary, you will be able to work in a flexible and high-performing environment with team members all around the world. We are an outcome-driven organization focused on creating impact while maintaining a healthy focus on the well-being of our colleagues. You will work directly with corporate leaders and innovators to impact their journey while demonstrating the effects that purpose-driven business has on all our well-being. You will receive a comprehensive introduction to our team and processes while providing the space to develop your own solutions.


We offer excellent training and learning opportunities, 28 vacation days and a company pension plan. In case you would like to use it, our office is located in lively Kreuzkölln, with excellent connections to public transport.


And, of course, our passion for social business, our ideas for a better world where business solves problems instead of creating them, and our values and ethical principles will put a smile on your face every morning. 

How to apply

Please apply in English to applic...@yunussb.com by 21 June, 2021, sending one PDF document, including

  • Your CV (without a photo), including reference to your relevant track record in business development

  • A cover letter, mentioning where you’ve heard about this job ad, indicating your motivation and matching skill set, your salary expectations, your targeted work volume in percent as well as your earliest possible starting date

  • A short example of how you would formulate a first-contact, cold email outreach to a potential corporate partner of ours


Please refer to ‘Manager Corporate Innovation’ in the subject line of your application.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. 


Contact Person: Eliane Knobbe, HR Manager


We value diversity and welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Your application will be processed in compliance with § 26 No. 1 BDSG (German General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR). By applying, you agree to the processing of your personal data (contact information, CV, references and qualifications) by members of the management, the HR department and relevant respective departments of Yunus Social Business Funds gGmbH (recruiting entity) and Yunus Social Business GmbH (participating entity). Your data will be stored for a period of six months after the recruitment is finished. Please see our GDPR-guidelines at https://www.yunussb.com/privacy for more information about your rights of information, correction or deletion of your personal data.


Eliane Knobbe
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