Business Acquisition Coordinator- International Business Unit

PLANET S.A is the leading Greek management and project management consulting company, mother company of six subsidiaries, 3 branches and 30 offices with a footprint in 4 continents (Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America) through numerous successfully implemented projects. 

PLANET S.A. is looking for enthusiastic, highly skilled professional to join its International Business Development Team. The ideal candidate should have previous experience with Donor funded business acquisition activities, be self-motivated, should have a positive thinking and a ‘can do’ personality with the ability to handle multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Scope : Contribute in the business acquisition efforts of international donor-funded projects in the geographic regions of interest for PLANET S.A. through consortia building and preparation of EoIs and identification and recruitment of highly skilled experts. The candidate will be used to working in complex, simultaneous tasks within tight deadlines, skilled at building relations with stakeholders across and outside the company.

Responsibilities

• Work with relevant members of the International Business Acquisition Team on tracking and assessing business opportunities;
• Establish partnerships with international companies and prepare Expression of Interests for projects funded by various donors such as EU, EIB, World Bank etc
• Identify and recruit team of experts for donor funded, technical assistance projects
• Organise and manage References and CVs databases

Requirements

• University degree; postgraduate studies would be an asset
• A minimum of 2 years experience in business acquisition activities (consortia building, preparation of EoIs, experts’ identification and recruitment) for one or more of the following international donors: European Union, EIB, DFID, World Bank, USAID, United Nations
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English; Fluency in French is a strong asset
• Ability to work on own initiative and interact as part of a highly motivated team; multi-tasking personality
• Ability to prioritize and plan to effectively achieve goals and to be dependable in consistently delivering reliable results within deadlines
• Demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, ethics, quality and integrity

Benefits

PLANET offers excellent career opportunities, potential for career development in a dynamic working environment and a competitive compensation package, based on the qualifications of the candidate.