KOSME EUROPE Office in Stockholm(“KOSME Stockholm”) is looking for the general manager for KSC Stockholm’s overall operation.

As a foreign branch of KOSME, a non-profit, government-funded organization which was established to implement government policies and programs for the sound growth and development of Korean SMEs and Startups, KOSME Stockholm will also build what we believe to be a strong growth partner of the counterparts which nestle in the scandinavian peninsula.

As an overseas platform for globalization of Korean startups which belongs to KOSME Stockholm, KSC supports the scale-up of startups through product localization consulting, business development, and networking with the startup ecosystem of the host country.

Job Title: General Manager of KSC (Korea-Startup Center) in Stockholm

Job Position Summary:

We are developing a physical environment and activities that stimulate co-learning as well as an active network of start-up companies.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  ∙ To drive and develop an initiative to incubate and support spinout and start-up
businesses at a new Incubator on the KOSME Stockholm’s office.

  ∙ To manage the operations of the KSC Stockholm through its start-up and growth phases.

  ∙ To develop a vibrant and sustainable environment and support network - leveraging existing and new networks that stimulates entrepreneurship and enables active learning.

  ∙ To act as a key business mentor for the founders of start-up companies and external businesses interested in developing or already running a business.

  ∙ To significantly increase the number of spinout/start-up businesses and entrepreneur’s resident at, or taking support from, the Incubator.

  ∙ To effectively utilize current entrepreneurial experience and practice to design, develop and deliver innovative

  ∙ Entrepreneurial support programs of the highest caliber.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  ∙ Establish and implement the annual startup support plan

  ∙ Implement programs supporting startups’ adjustment to the host country and localization

  ∙ Provide specialized consulting, education and advisory services for startups

  ∙ Look for local partners to invest in startups

  ∙ Build local networks among startups and develop related businesses

  ∙ Communicate with the government agencies and the client consistently via email or telephone.

  ∙ Prepare a broad range of x-x-documents, emails, rough drafts, and notes.

  ∙ Serve as liaison between start-up companies and investors in a professional manner and with diplomacy.

  ∙ Ensures that all electronic files are up-to-date and maintained appropriately, including opening and closing files and using the systems that the company uses.

  ∙ Reviews, prioritizes and routes incoming mail; coordinates sending/receiving of email;
compiles data needed to draft replies to correspondence; composes routine replies as necessary.

  ☞ The general manager of KSC will be directed and supervised by the head of KOSME Stockholm Office

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Compensation: TBD

Qualifications:

  ∙ Must be legally authorized to work.(a person who have permanent residency or citizenship and can work in the host country)

  ∙ Must be available to work full-time

  ∙ limited to those with At least five years of experiences related to startup AC, VC investment, M&A and starting up businesses

  ∙ limited to those Lived in the host country for at least two years within the last 10 years

  ∙ Should be fluent in business English and smooth in communication

  ∙ Good verbal and written communication skills

 ☞ However, if a person convicts of (1) violating the laws and regulations of the relevant country (2) causing social controversy (3) if it is found that it may affect his/her job performance for other reasons, it may be cancelled even after signing the employment contract

Preferences:

  ∙ Master's and doctoral degrees (including degrees from overseas graduate schools) related to work (e.g. business administration, economics, etc.)

  ∙ Relevant work experience, such as startup accelerating (AC), VC, investment, and M&A

  ∙ Extensive experiences in institutional management/organizational operation (team leader or higher) are preferred (in non-quantitative x-x-evaluation)

  ∙ Network with the government(central/local), small and medium-sized ventures support organizations, startups, and related organizations (e.g. embassies, overseas offices of ministries) in the host country

  ∙ Extensive information on local markets, investments, and start-up support policies of the host country

  ∙ Casual communication skills in Korean language.

Hiring Process:

  ∙Resume Screen

  ∙1st Interview

  ∙2nd Interview

Email your resume to djpower@kosmes.or.kr, j.lim.kosme@gmail.com, aran.kosme@gmail.com

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