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Senior Business Development Manager – Defence
Location
Germany
Posted
17 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Business Development Manager – Defence
Defence Recruiting
• Strategic expansion of existing customer relationships in the defence and/or critical infrastructure (KRITIS) sector • Identification and development of new business opportunities and market potential • Management of complex sales processes and long-term sales cycles • Building and maintaining sustainable relationships at decision‑maker level • Development of tailored sales and account strategies • Collaboration with internal specialist teams to create well‑fitting solutions and proposals • Analysis of relevant market and technology trends • Support for tenders, proposal processes, and strategic partnerships • Representation of the company in relevant networks
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years' professional experience in sales, business development, or account management
- Experience in the defence sector and/or in the area of critical infrastructure (KRITIS)
- Proven experience with complex and long-term sales cycles
- Confident presence at decision‑maker level and strong communication skills
- Structured, independent, and entrepreneurial working style
- Experience working with technically demanding products or solutions is an advantage
- Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
- Willingness to travel within Germany
Benefits
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
- High degree of remote work possible
- Exciting, future-relevant market environment
- Short decision-making paths and a high degree of autonomy
- Collaboration with experienced teams and decision-makers
- Individual development and career-shaping opportunities
- Modern workplace equipment
- Permanent employment
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