Startup Engagement Manager (m/w/d) Berlin oder München

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Start2 Group GmbH
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Responsibilities

Your mission
As Startup Engagement Manager, you take end-to-end ownership of identifying, activating, qualifying, and converting high-potential German startups for our international scaling programs.
You combine strategic advisory thinking with commercial responsibility: from first conversation to high-quality application, you guide founders through the evaluation process and act as their first trusted partner within German Accelerator & Start2 Group.
This role includes both inbound and outbound elements. You will work with scout-qualified leads as well as proactively activate relevant startups within the ecosystem. The focus is on building a high-quality, strategically aligned pipeline.
You are expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, shaping your engagement approach and taking responsibility for conversion outcomes.

Your responsibilities

Own the startup engagement funnel from first contact to application
Conduct strategic qualification calls and assess international readiness
Advise founders on program fit and global scaling pathways
Close high-potential startups into the right programs
Collaborate closely with scouting and program teams
Continuously refine engagement strategy and qualification logic
Represent German Accelerator in relevant ecosystem environments

Requirements

Your profile

2–6 years of experience in startup ecosystem, business development, accelerator, VC, or growth roles
Proven experience in relationship-based sales and closing
Strong understanding of startup scaling dynamics
Confident in independent stakeholder conversations (incl. C-level founders)
Experience working with CRM systems (ideally HubSpot)
Existing network within the German startup ecosystem is a strong plus
High level of ownership and entrepreneurial mindset
For this position, excellent, business-fluent German and English language skills are required

You are not:

A pure outbound sales profile focused on call volume
A purely strategic consultant without commercial responsibility

You are:

Commercially sharp, yet founder-oriented
Structured, analytical, and outcome-driven
Comfortable operating autonomously
Motivated by impact, not activity metrics

What we offer

This role offers real ownership and visibility within the German startup ecosystem.
You will:

Take responsibility for a strategically relevant part of our scaling funnel
Work directly with ambitious German founders and international program teams
Help shape how startups expand into the US, Asia, and other global markets
Operate at the intersection of sales, strategy, and ecosystem building
Contribute to strengthening Europe's international startup footprint

We offer a high degree of autonomy, meaningful responsibility from day one, and a collaborative environment that values substance over hierarchy.
Flexible working arrangements, a strong international network, and a mission-driven team culture are part of our everyday work.

Company info

Start2 Group is a global innovation leader taking your startup journey to the next level. As a premier startup ecosystem platform, Start2 Group serves as the ultimate destination for growth-oriented startups, corporations, investors, and governments to shape and scale ventures with growth potential.

Founded in 2008, Start2 Group has consistently played a pivotal role in the success stories of thousands of startups, guiding them seamlessly from initial fundraising to global expansion. We operate in key markets across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, shaping the future of innovation on a global scale