Customer Relationship Manager

Join the Innovation JourneyAre you looking for a Customer Relationship Manager role that connects groundbreaking innovations with real-world impact? Do you have a passion for engaging with leading industrial, academic, and professional communities around the globe? If so, we want to hear from youWe’re seeking a Customer Relationship Manager to lead strategic engagement and collaboration in cutting-edge fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, Digital Twins & Simulation-based Design, Mathematics, Sustainability, Health Tech, and Robotics. If you’re passionate about shaping the future, bridging the gap between research and industry, and making a meaningful impact – this role may be the perfect fit. Responsibilities Build and maintain strategic relationships with clients, research partners, and industry leaders across Europe and beyond Act as a trusted advisor for customers in AI, Engineering, and Innovation topics Understand customer needs and transform them into actionable technology and research solutions Lead customer engagement and account development activities in collaboration with internal R&D and engineering teams Contribute to business development, proposal creation, and project definition for national and EU-funded innovation programs Represent TWT at international conferences, networking events, and client workshops Support cross-sector collaboration between industrial clients, academic institutions, and technology partners Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes with confidence, empathy, and strategic thinking Qualifications Degree (PhD, MSc, or equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Innovation, or a related field Proven experience in customer relationship management, business development, or innovation consulting Strong technical understanding of AI, digital engineering, or simulation-based design Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to translate technical content into business value Experience in project coordination within industrial and R&D environments Fluent in English and German; additional languages are an advantage Entrepreneurial mindset, customer focus, and enthusiasm for working at the intersection of technology and business Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across interdisciplinary teams What We Offer Join a highly motivated, interdisciplinary team of top-tier engineers, computer scientists, and natural scientists Take responsibility from day one and shape projects with agile decision-making Apply your expertise in real-world, business-driven contexts Collaborate with leading partners: from automotive (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Daimler Truck, Audi, Porsche, VW) and aerospace (ESA, Airbus) to IT innovators (NVIDIA, IBM, Intel, AWS, Siemens), who are not only clients but also long-term R&D collaborators Build strong connections with leading universities such as MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, ETH Zurich, University of Stuttgart, TUM, KIT, and RWTH Aachen, and represent TWT at international events Benefit from flexible work arrangements and attractive perks such as sustainable mobility options Develop your own ideas in an innovative, collaborative environment that values creativity and entrepreneurial spirit Ready to make an impact?Let’s talk We’re excited to meet people who want to shape the future with us.Questions?Reference number: TWT-25C2Location: Stuttgart, München, IngolstadtContact: Ms. Imke WeiserTWT GmbH Science & Innovation · Industriestraße 6 · 70565 StuttgartEmail: