Junior Business Development Manager (f/m/d) 60-100% |6-months fixed-term contract

Climate change and the reduction of CO2 emissions are among the greatest challenges of our time. That’s why Synhelion’s mission is to contribute to a net-zero transportation sector. Using the power of the sun, we produce renewable synthetic jet fuel, diesel, and gasoline. Our fuels can directly replace fossil fuels and are fully compatible with the existing global fuel infrastructure, internal combustion and aircraft engines. 

Because rapid scaling is key to maximizing impact, we work closely with the world’s leading industrial partners to implement our technology globally.

At Synhelion, we foster a dynamic, innovative, and purpose-led environment, based on trust and respect. We are looking for visionary, passionate, and committed individuals to help us implement the energy transition.

You will support the downstream side of our solar fuels business – everything that happens after production – and take on a broad range of activities at the intersection of technology, logistics, regulation, and commercial operations, including:

• Supporting initial outreach, communication, and relationship management with potential customers and strategic partners
• Drafting and refining commercial documents, such as responses to RFIs and RFQs, and contractual documents
• Contributing to sustainability and compliance projects, including the certification of solar fuel plants, conformance, proof of sustainability, and value chain transparency
• Supporting in offtake negotiations with commercial stakeholders
• Coordinating logistics with customers, laboratory partners, logistics providers, and authorities, especially related to fuel analysis and the import and export of renewable fuels

You are a soon-to-graduate or recent Master’s student with one of the following backgrounds:

• Multidisciplinary (e.g., MTEC or similar), combining engineering and business
• Technical (e.g., Engineering or Natural Sciences) with strong commercial acumen
• Commercial (e.g., Business or Economics) with strong technical curiosity

In addition:

• You are passionate about supporting our Business Develop Manager in commercializing our technology
• You are eager to take on responsibility, learn quickly, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You have a strong interest in connecting technology and business
• You are structured, self-driven, and resilient to navigate demanding phases
• You have a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, and want to create a meaningful impact
• You are fluent in German and English; additional languages are a plus

• Be part of an innovative, fast-growing company shaping the future of mobility 
• Work in a motivated, dynamic team that has an amazing team spirit 
• Experience a dynamic, transparent, and inclusive culture where everyone is valued 
• Enjoy attractive employment conditions with flexible working hours and home office 
• Be part of exciting international projects and take on responsibilities that challenge and inspire 
• Enjoy diverse development opportunities to grow with us as we scale globally 
• Work in prime locations in Zurich, Jülich, or Cologne 
• The chance to contribute to the success of our cutting-edge technology and shape a net-zero transportation sector together as a team 
• Contribute to the success of our groundbreaking technology and help shape a net-zero transportation sector

Did we spark your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents including your salary expectations.  

If you have any questions, please contact us at hr@synhelion.com. We will get back to you as soon as possible. 

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