Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is one of the leading trading and investment companies with 120 offices in 62 countries. Within a worldwide network, our skilled employees focus on customer-oriented solutions.

Mitsui & Co. Deutschland GmbH is mainly active in the fields of chemicals/plastics, infrastructure/machinery, steel, information technology and logistics.

New Business & Technology Development Center (DUSAT) , we would like to fill a vacancy from 1st October 2026 .

External Relations Manager (m/f/d)

Full time 38,5 hours/week – Permanent Employment

Your tasks:

Act as a strategic advisor to senior management on global developments
Build and maintain strong relationships with Government authorities and regulatory bodies, Industry associations and External stakeholders
Monitoring geopolitical, economic, and industry trends and translating insights into actionable recommendations for our senior management
Develop and execute external relations strategies aligned with corporate objectives
Provide strategic briefings and reports to our senior management
Represent the company at external meetings, conferences, and events
Identify emerging trends affecting markets, industries, and supply chains
Analyze geopolitical risks (e.g., trade policies, sanctions, conflicts, elections) and their business impact
Develop reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders
Support the organization’s international intelligence team

We require:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in political science, international relations, economics, or related field
Professional experience in external affairs, public affairs, consulting, or research
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to translate complex developments into actionable insights
High resilience and stress tolerance when working on complex projects
An independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style
A high degree of self-motivation, ownership, reliability and integrity
Business fluent in spoken and written English
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Passion for working in international and diverse teams
Willingness to travel, mainly within Europe

Your Benefits at Mitsui:

Flexible working hours (38.5-hour week)
Remote work up to 2 days per week
30 days of annual leave
Attractive training and development opportunities
Company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
Holiday and Christmas bonuses
Mobility subsidies (e.g., public transport)
Bike leasing (JobRad)
Discounted fitness programs and employee perks
Regular team events and company functions

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Mitsui & Co Europe Ltd