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Account Executive – Defence Software

Location

France

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

€100K - €150K / year

Seniority

Senior

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Job Description

Account Executive – Defence Software

Defence Recruiting

• Drive new business development across the French and European defence and aerospace markets, targeting military end users, OEMs, prime contractors, and government procurement stakeholders such as the DGA • Own the full B2B defence sales cycle: from prospecting and qualification through proposal, negotiation, and contract close • Build and expand a high-value network across the French defence industry, armed forces, and relevant government bodies • Translate complex mission-critical software capabilities into clear operational value for technical and executive decision-makers • Represent the company at key defence trade fairs and conferences (e.g., Eurosatory, DSEI, DVD) • Collaborate with Go-to-Market, Product, and Engineering teams, bringing market intelligence and customer feedback into the product roadmap • Identify and develop strategic partnerships with system integrators, OEMs, and platform manufacturers

Job Requirements

  • Proven track record in defence software sales, aerospace sales, or B2B sales in safety-critical industries
  • Background in or close collaboration with the military, armed forces, government defence agencies, or security organizations
  • Strong existing network in the French defence market, ideally with contacts at OEMs, prime contractors, the DGA, or French armed forces (Armée de Terre, Marine Nationale, Armée de l'Air)
  • Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise sales cycles
  • European citizenship required
  • Native French (C2) and fluent business English; German is a plus but not required
  • Self-driven, structured, and hands-on, comfortable working independently in a remote setup

Benefits

  • Remote-first position with flexibility and autonomy
  • Permanent contract at a fast-growing, VC-backed defence tech startup
  • Company pension scheme
  • Flexible working hours
  • International team with flat hierarchies and a strong culture of ownership
  • Professional development budget and targeted training
  • Corporate fitness membership (EGYM Wellpass or equivalent)

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