Business Development Manager - Defense Europe (m/f/d)
Business Development Manager - Defense Europe (m/f/d)
Business Development Manager - Defense Europe (m/f/d)
Business Development Manager - Defense Europe (m/f/d)
Michael Page
Maschinenbau, Betriebstechnik
Schweiz
- Art der Beschäftigung: Vollzeit
- Vor Ort
- Zu den Ersten gehören
Business Development Manager - Defense Europe (m/f/d)
Über diesen Job
Intro
Experience in Europe selling to the defence sectorEnglish C1, French and/or German C2
Firmenprofil
A Swiss industrial group recognised for its high-precision technological solutions and its strong international footprint.
Aufgabengebiet
* Develop the company's presence within the European defence market : France and Germany mainly
* Drive acquisition of new clients and expand relationships with key strategic accounts across Europe
* Manage the full sales cycle including prospecting, proposals, negotiations and contract closure
* Strengthen partnerships with major industry players such as leading defence OEMs and system integrators
* Conduct market analyses, identify new business opportunities and monitor strategic tenders
* Work closely with internal teams including R&D, engineering, production, marketing and senior management
* Contribute to commercial strategy development and represent the company at specialised industry events and trade fairs
* Ensure accurate reporting, pipeline management and profitability monitoring
* Promote the company's technical expertise and value proposition in complex, high-stakes environments
* Act as a trusted advisor for customers operating in critical defence applications
Anforderungsprofil
- +5 years of experience in selling technological products within the defence sector or other high-value industries in Europe : especifically France and Germany
- English C1, French and/or German C2
- Established network across the European defence ecosystem
- Strong results orientation, autonomy and strong communication capabilities
- Proven ability to navigate complex sales cycles and technical environments
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, ideally complemented by commercial or marketing training
Vergütungspaket
* Strategic role within an innovative Swiss company known for product excellence and micro-precision technologies
* Opportunity to shape the company's expansion in a rapidly evolving defence market
