Job Overview
Location
Croatia
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Sales
Date Posted
May 26, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients seeking EU and national funding opportunities, guiding them through the full lifecycle of grant applications and blended finance solutions.
- • Identify and qualify potential clients including start-ups, SMEs, and corporates across Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus regions who are pursuing innovation projects in green tech, AI, circular economy, and digital transformation.
- • Develop and maintain strong relationships with international partners, founders, and business leaders to align funding strategies with client growth objectives.
- • Collaborate with internal consulting and project teams to design tailored funding proposals that meet the specific regulatory and financial requirements of EU and national programs.
- • Conduct market research to stay current on funding program updates, eligibility criteria, and policy changes across target geographies to ensure accurate client advice.
- • Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and pitches to prospective clients, clearly articulating the value of Civitta’s funding advisory services.
- • Manage a pipeline of sales opportunities from initial outreach through negotiation and closure, using CRM tools to track progress and forecast revenue.
- • Coordinate with cross-functional teams including finance, legal, and project delivery to ensure seamless handoff of clients post-sale and to support ongoing client success.
- • Represent Civitta at industry events, networking forums, and funding workshops to increase brand visibility and generate new business leads.
- • Maintain a deep understanding of the funding landscape in Central and Eastern Europe, including structural funds, Horizon Europe, Recovery and Resilience Facility, and national innovation grants.
- • Adapt communication and sales approaches to suit diverse cultural and business environments across multiple countries and languages.
- • Provide regular sales reports and insights to management, highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities in the funding advisory market.
- • Act as a trusted advisor to clients by offering strategic guidance on how to structure projects to maximize funding eligibility and compliance.
- • Ensure all client interactions and documentation adhere to company standards, ethical guidelines, and data protection regulations.
- • Contribute to the continuous improvement of sales processes, collateral, and training materials based on real-world client feedback and market dynamics.
🎯 Requirements
- • Proven experience in sales, business development, or client advisory within the public funding, grants, or innovation support sector
- • Strong understanding of EU funding programs, national grant schemes, or blended finance mechanisms
- • Demonstrated ability to manage complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders across start-ups, SMEs, and corporates
- • Fluency in English; additional proficiency in a language spoken in Central and Eastern Europe or the Caucasus is highly valued
- • Experience using CRM systems to track and manage sales pipelines
- • Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
🏖️ Benefits
- • Opportunity to work with a global team of 750+ professionals across 20+ countries
- • Exposure to cutting-edge innovation sectors including green tech, AI, and circular economy
- • Professional development and training in public funding and project finance
- • Flexible work arrangements within Croatia
- • Participation in international projects and client engagements
- • Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on societal and economic impact
Skills & Technologies
Onsite
About Civitta
Civitta is a management consulting firm operating across Central and Eastern Europe. The company focuses on driving positive change and sustainable development through strategic advice and implementation support. Their services span various sectors including public administration, energy, environment, innovation, and social impact. Civitta partners with governments, international organizations, and private sector clients to tackle complex challenges, design effective policies, and implement innovative solutions. They are known for their deep regional expertise and commitment to delivering tangible results that foster economic growth and societal well-being.
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