External Relations Manager (m/f/d)

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