Business Development Manager – Southern Europe | Space & Defence | Remote (Spanish Speaking)
Languages:Fluent Spanish, Italian and English required
Industry Experience:Proven track record inSpace & Defence
We are recruiting on behalf of afast-growing European technology companyoperating in theSpace and Defence industries, with an established international presence.
The company providesadvanced technology solutionssupporting the development and performance of next-generation space systems.
Its expertise spanshigh-performance computing, software and innovative technologiesdesigned to meet the complex requirements of the space sector.
Working withmajor industrial players, institutional organisations and strategic partners, the company contributes to ambitious projects across the European and international space ecosystem.
As part of its continued international expansion, the company is looking tostrengthen its commercial presence in Southern Europe, with a particular focus onSpain, Portugal, Italy and Greece.
The Role
We are looking for an experiencedInternational Sales Manager (South Europe) – Space & Defenceto drive business development and expand the company's commercial footprint across several strategic markets.
The successful candidate will play a key role indeveloping new business opportunities in Spain, Portugal and Greece, whilemaintaining and strengthening existing commercial relationships in Italy.
This is a highly autonomous, customer-facing position combiningstrategic business development, complex B2B sales and long-term relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a business development strategyacross Spain, Portugal and Greece,
while supporting and expanding existing business in Italy.
Identify, approach and establish relationships with key decision-makersacross the Space, Defence and Aerospace industries.
Generate new opportunities throughproactive prospecting, industry networking and strategic partnerships.
Manage inbound leads and develop them into qualified commercial opportunities.
Manage the entire sales cycle, from initial engagement and technical discussions through proposal development, negotiation and contract signature.
Build and maintain strong relationships withsatellite manufacturers, space system integrators, defence contractors and institutional organisations.
Collaborate closely with internal technical and engineering teams to understand customer requirements and propose suitablehardware and software solutions.
Represent the company atinternational trade shows, conferences and customer meetings.
Maintain accurate pipeline management, sales forecasting and activity reporting through CRM tools.
Your Profile
8+ years of experience in complex B2B sales or business development, preferably within theSpace, Defence or Aerospace industries.
Astrong professional networkand proven relationships within the European Space and Defence ecosystem, particularly in Southern Europe.
Demonstrated success in developing new markets, acquiring strategic customers and closing complex, high-value deals.
Good understanding of technically sophisticated products and solutions, ideally involvingspace systems, satellite technologies, embedded computing, hardware or software.
Familiarity with major industry stakeholders, such as satellite manufacturers, space agencies, defence contractors and system integrators.
Entrepreneurial mindset, strong commercial drive and ability to work independentlyin an international environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Professional fluency in Spanish, Italian and English is required.
Based in Spain (preferred) or Italy
Willingness to travel extensivelyfor customer meetings, industry events and commercial activities across Europe.
What the Company Offers
The opportunity to join aninnovative and growing European space technology company.
Astrategic commercial role with significant ownershipover multiple international markets.
The chance to work withcutting-edge technologiesat the intersection of Space, Artificial Intelligence and Defence.
Direct exposure to leading players in the European and international space ecosystem.
Ahighly autonomous positionwith the opportunity to shape market development and commercial strategy.
A dynamic, technically driven and international working environment.
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Industry Experience:Proven track record inSpace & Defence
We are recruiting on behalf of afast-growing European technology companyoperating in theSpace and Defence industries, with an established international presence.
The company providesadvanced technology solutionssupporting the development and performance of next-generation space systems.
Its expertise spanshigh-performance computing, software and innovative technologiesdesigned to meet the complex requirements of the space sector.
Working withmajor industrial players, institutional organisations and strategic partners, the company contributes to ambitious projects across the European and international space ecosystem.
As part of its continued international expansion, the company is looking tostrengthen its commercial presence in Southern Europe, with a particular focus onSpain, Portugal, Italy and Greece.
The Role
We are looking for an experiencedInternational Sales Manager (South Europe) – Space & Defenceto drive business development and expand the company's commercial footprint across several strategic markets.
The successful candidate will play a key role indeveloping new business opportunities in Spain, Portugal and Greece, whilemaintaining and strengthening existing commercial relationships in Italy.
This is a highly autonomous, customer-facing position combiningstrategic business development, complex B2B sales and long-term relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a business development strategyacross Spain, Portugal and Greece,
while supporting and expanding existing business in Italy.
Identify, approach and establish relationships with key decision-makersacross the Space, Defence and Aerospace industries.
Generate new opportunities throughproactive prospecting, industry networking and strategic partnerships.
Manage inbound leads and develop them into qualified commercial opportunities.
Manage the entire sales cycle, from initial engagement and technical discussions through proposal development, negotiation and contract signature.
Build and maintain strong relationships withsatellite manufacturers, space system integrators, defence contractors and institutional organisations.
Collaborate closely with internal technical and engineering teams to understand customer requirements and propose suitablehardware and software solutions.
Represent the company atinternational trade shows, conferences and customer meetings.
Maintain accurate pipeline management, sales forecasting and activity reporting through CRM tools.
Your Profile
8+ years of experience in complex B2B sales or business development, preferably within theSpace, Defence or Aerospace industries.
Astrong professional networkand proven relationships within the European Space and Defence ecosystem, particularly in Southern Europe.
Demonstrated success in developing new markets, acquiring strategic customers and closing complex, high-value deals.
Good understanding of technically sophisticated products and solutions, ideally involvingspace systems, satellite technologies, embedded computing, hardware or software.
Familiarity with major industry stakeholders, such as satellite manufacturers, space agencies, defence contractors and system integrators.
Entrepreneurial mindset, strong commercial drive and ability to work independentlyin an international environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Professional fluency in Spanish, Italian and English is required.
Based in Spain (preferred) or Italy
Willingness to travel extensivelyfor customer meetings, industry events and commercial activities across Europe.
What the Company Offers
The opportunity to join aninnovative and growing European space technology company.
Astrategic commercial role with significant ownershipover multiple international markets.
The chance to work withcutting-edge technologiesat the intersection of Space, Artificial Intelligence and Defence.
Direct exposure to leading players in the European and international space ecosystem.
Ahighly autonomous positionwith the opportunity to shape market development and commercial strategy.
A dynamic, technically driven and international working environment.
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