Corporate Venture Capital Manager (m/f/d)

About Us

Ready to rock the future with us? At Hellmann we put our people at the heart of everything we do, because for us, relationship matters. Joining us does not just mean becoming part of a global company. It is an invitation to shape the future of the logistics industry together with us. Our Hellmann culture is based on our four values: Caring, Entrepreneurial, Forward-Thinking and Reliable. These values resonate with yours? Then become part of our FAMILY that consists of around 10.000 employees in more than 200 locations worldwide. For the better. Together.

Our Strategic Growth Investments Company sits at the intersection of Corporate Venture Capital and Strategic Partnerships execution. We identify emerging technologies early, structure strategic partnerships with ambitious founders, and work with our business units to turn investments into measurable commercial outcomes.

We are looking for a Corporate Venture Capital Manager (m/f/d) to help shape the future of logistics, AI, robotics, automation, commerce infrastructure and supply chain technology. You will work directly with founders, investors, business leaders and stakeholders to support opportunities, build partnerships, drive strategic initiatives and help scale new businesses within Hellmann’s global logistics network.

Enjoy the flexibility to work predominantly remotely from within Europe, while joining the team onsite in Germany for a few days each month to collaborate and connect in person.

About the job

Venture Execution

Partner closely with the Head of Ventures to evaluate, advance, and execute venture-related initiatives, investments, and growth opportunities.

You will help move opportunities from initial assessment through implementation by working with stakeholders, supporting governance processes, building alignment, and maintaining momentum across multiple workstreams.

• Supporting venture investment and opportunity assessment activities
• Coordinating due diligence and supporting approval processes and implementation workstreams together with the relevant functions
• Monitoring initiative progress, resolving bottlenecks, and supporting follow-through
• Supporting portfolio and venture-related reporting activities

Ecosystem Development & Deal Flow

Develop and maintain relationships across startup, venture capital, university, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

You will help ensure Hellmann maintains visibility into emerging companies, technologies, business models, and market developments relevant to the company's future growth priorities.

• Building relationships with founders, investors, accelerators, universities, and ecosystem operators
• Identifying investment and partnership targets
• Maintaining sector intelligence across logistics, software, AI, automation, robotics, commerce, and adjacent markets
• Supporting ecosystem mapping and opportunity sourcing activities
• Representing Hellmann at selected industry, venture capital, and startup events

Strategic Program Execution

Facilitate effective collaboration between the team and the broader organization, ensuring that stakeholder perspectives and expertise are integrated into venture-related activities.

You will engage with stakeholders across business units and corporate functions to ensure venture-related activities move efficiently from discussion to execution.

• Coordinating stakeholders across different business units
• Establishing governance, reporting structures, and operating cadences
• Preparing executive updates and decision materials
• Driving accountability and transparency across strategic workstreams
• Supporting leadership in translating decisions into execution

About You

• You combine the curiosity of an investor, the execution rigor of an operator, and the ability to navigate complex organizations
• You are equally comfortable discussing a venture opportunity with founders and investors as you are collaborating with stakeholders across a global enterprise
• You have a demonstrated track record of turning ideas into outcomes and maintaining momentum in dynamic environments where priorities evolve

Education

• Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university
• Advanced degree preferred

Professional Experience

• 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Venture Capital, Corporate Venture Capital, Growth, Product, Investment Banking, Consulting, Corporate Development, Business Development, or Chief of staff environment

Analytical Excellence

• Demonstrated experience evaluating products and strategic initiatives
• Strong commercial acumen
• Ability to structure complex problems and develop data-driven recommendations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and AI tools

Relationship Building

• Proven ability to engage effectively with founders, investors, and stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Track record of building alignment and consensus without formal authority

Execution

• Experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives
• Ability to independently manage workstreams from concept through implementation
• Strong operational discipline and attention to detail

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• German language skills are an advantage
• Ability to prepare clear, fact-based materials for executive and C-level audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in AI, robotics, logistics, supply chain, commerce or industrial technology sectors
• Exposure to strategic partnerships or venture transactions
• International work experience across multiple countries
• Comfort operating in fast growing, dynamic environments
• Experience building and launching products

Who You Are

• Relentlessly curious about technology, people and creating value for the broader organization and its customers
• Equally comfortable speaking with a founder, a venture capitalist, or a stakeholder
• Highly analytical but deeply commercial
• Constructive in challenging assumptions and supporting well-founded decisions
• Naturally proactive and ownership-oriented
• Fast learner with sound judgment
• Motivated by impact, with respect for the governance and processes that enable it
• Able to work independently while collaborating closely with stakeholders

About our Benefits

• A strong Team Spirit and a lot of fun together
• A safe, multi-cultural and inclusive environment
• Individual opportunities for growth and development

Inclusion and social diversity are firmly anchored values in our corporate culture. Regardless of gender, age, any disabilities, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity: We are looking forward to meeting you!

If you are excited by this fantastic opportunity and have what it takes, then click APPLY!

Any open questions? Please feel free to contact our responsible Recruiter.

Sophia Wienhold

+49 (541) 6052003