Project Manager

Who are we? 

The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States (GACC South) is a private, non-profit organization which serves as the official representative of German industry and trade in the southeastern United States. Our main mission is to promote and support bilateral trade between Germany and the U.S. Our services focus on the areas of Consulting (U.S. Market Entry, Business Representation, Delegations, and Career Services) and Membership. Our organization is part of an international network composed of 150 German Chambers of Commerce Abroad and government offices in 93 countries. Read more about our organization at www.gaccsouth.com

As a member of our team, you will be supporting a vital link in the transatlantic economy.

Location: Atlanta

Start Date: Q1 2025

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Drafting proposals and bids for government sponsored projects including market studies, delegations and conferences; project implementation if proposal is selected (full project management including venue and speaker acquisition, catering, invitation and registration management etc.)

• Lead project teams in organizing and executing trade missions and projects.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and regulations.
• Maintain documentation, primarily in German, following established guidelines.
• Conduct market research for project topics and synthesize information into reports.
• Coordinate logistics and prepare formal written reports summarizing project outcomes.
• Ensure meeting project goals within given resources
• Collaboration with key governmental partners in Germany (DIHK, IHKs, Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), Associations, etc.)
• Relationship management with previous, existing and potential clients.
• Support the promotion of GACC delegation trips and services
• Proactively initiate new projects in close collaboration with Department Head
• Consult German companies with their U.S. market entry strategy and subsequent implementation, to include:

o Execution of client- or inquiry-specific market research to determine product/service potential in the U.S. market.

o Answering general inquiries about U.S. business practices

o Matchmaking between German and American companies via phone and email to establish contact with potential business, distribution and manufacturing partners in the U.S. for clients.

o Support with business trip planning for business leaders (clients) interested in meeting with potential business partners.

• Preparation of client offers and quotations.
• Manage and steer ongoing market entry and expansion projects.
• Coordination and controlling of project invoicing together with accounting department.
• Budget and reporting responsibility.
• Acquisition of new clients by telephone and face-to-face meetings in Germany and the USA (e.g. at events and tradeshows; ability to represent entire services portfolio is a must)
• Support Business Development Projects
• Occasional travel necessary depending on projects and client requirements.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s (or equivalent) or higher degree in business, economics, or related field
• At least 2 years of relevant professional work experience
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Good understanding of prioritization and efficient allocation of time and resources
• Attention to detail, thoroughness and high level of accountability is a requirement
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills
• Cold-calling experience a plus
• Experience with both German and American business environments strongly desired
• High comfort level interacting with clients; Service-oriented personality
• Ability to work effectively and independently in an international environment, while integrating well with the team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English

Why GACC South?

• At GACC South, we believe that our benefits should make a difference - to you, your job, today and in the future. We are dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our employees!
• Team spirit instead of rigid hierarchies
• Competitive vacation policy, starting with 20 days, increasing with seniority
• 12 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, plus additional days around Thanksgiving and Year End
• Health insurance with multiple plan options and networks & dental and vision
• 401(k) matching with a competitive, discretionary employer contribution 
• Long-Term Disability Plan paid by Employer
• Life insurance paid by employer
• Plus: Work from Home Policy, Flex-Time Policy 
• Paid Parking
• We offer German classes in collaboration with the Goethe Institute 

We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. GACC South is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Potential employees are subject to background checks.

To all applicants:

Thank you very much for your interest in a full time position with GACC South. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to answer each applicant individually. If we find that your skills meet our specific business needs we will contact you. Thank you for your understanding.