Associate Manager of Business Development & Technology Cooperation

Company Description

SHENG Enterprises (www.sheng-cn.com.cn) is the leading Israel - China investment, Advisory, Technology and Business Cooperation group, with bases in Shanghai, Wuxi, Changzhou, and Tel Aviv. SHENG has over 20 years of rich and diversified experience, working with leading Israeli, Chinese and global companies, mainly in the Hi-tech, Med-tech, AgTech, Cleantech, and more – generating over 2 billion USD in deals initiated and developed by SHENG.

SHENG advises and supports Israeli as well as Chinese (and in some cases European / American) clients, from the leading billion USD scale multinational to young Israeli startups, coming from diversified line of sectors, from semicon to healthcare, advanced manufacturing, ag-tech & cleantech and more.

SHENG recently launched the "SHENG Israel - China Innovation HUB" (SHENGTech), at the CICP Park, the leading Israel – China cooperation park. SHENGTech is the new home for 8 subsidiaries of Israeli tech companies as well as over 15 non-resident companies, integrating the CICP grants and support measures with SHENG's strong advisory, business development and tech cooperation capabilities and strong network in China.   

For the past couple of years, we have been strengthening our M&A and investment related activities. SHENG served as the initiator and facilitator of the acquisition (March 2015) of the leading Israeli food company – Tnuva, in what is considered to be the 2nd largest Israel – China deals ever. Since then, it led a few other investment and M&A deals in various segments, including semicon, electronics, advanced manufacturing, and more. 

The job...

The role combines pre-sale and post-sale business development activities, initiating and supporting cross-border of projects, hands-on support to Israeli technology companies in building commercial and strategic cooperation, as well as supporting investment banking projects.

The Associate Manager will manage multiple projects in parallel, coordinate with partners across Israel and China, communicate with stakeholders and oversee SHENG's operations in Israel.

Key Responsibilities

·      Manage business development and cooperation processes end-to-end, from initial outreach and opportunity identification through follow-ups, coordination, and next steps.

·      Support Israeli companies across sectors such as medical devices, digital health, industrial technologies, automotive and agri/food-tech by helping shape market-entry activity, partner targeting, and collaboration pathways in China.

·      Coordinate and execute structured cooperation programs and related processes, including preparation of company profiles, application forms, supporting documents, and alignment with program requirements and deadlines.

·      Develop client-facing content and documentation, including concise company descriptions, meeting notes, and professional correspondence.

·      Lead stakeholder coordination with founders, executives, ecosystem partners, corporates, investors, and public-sector stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and progress.

·      Plan and coordinate meetings, delegations, and partner interactions across time zones; track action items, and document outcomes.

·      Maintain structured tracking and reporting of pipelines and project status using Excel/Google Sheets, ensuring visibility and follow-through.

·      Work closely with company's leadership and China-based counterparts to move opportunities forward and support negotiations, pilots, and partnership implementation.

Qualifications

·      Bachelor's degree in East Asian studies (additional courses in economics, business developments, etc. will be of value)

·      Initial experience in business development, partnerships, consulting, project management, international business, or a similar execution-heavy role.

·      Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken), with the ability to write clear, professional emails and formal documents.

·      Strong project ownership: ability to manage multiple parallel processes, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·      High attention to detail, especially in documentation, formatting, and stakeholder-facing deliverables.

·      Strong interpersonal skills and confidence communicating with senior stakeholders and external partners.

·      Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets for trackers, reporting, and structured pipeline management.

·      Team spirit and open minded. Sense of humor will be appreciated… :)

Best,

Anna