Business Developer for Defence and Aeronautics

GMV; Gilching; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation package

Career development

Job summary

GMV in Germany is seeking a Business Development expert focused on the defence and aeronautical sector. The role involves building new business, establishing targets, and managing partner relationships with frequent travel in Germany and beyond.

The ideal candidate has a university degree, strong German/English skills, and an engineering background, with willingness to travel and support cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development for defence and aeronautics.
• Fluent German and advanced English.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Background in engineering or science.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new business for defence and aeronautical sectors in Germany.
• Establish new business targets and strategy.
• Build and maintain contacts with key partners.
• Prepare proposals and coordinate with proposal teams.
• Support strategic partnerships and customer satisfaction campaigns.
• Analyse industry trends and feedback to drive improvements.
• Prepare presentations and marketing materials with the marketing dept.
• Participate in trade shows and represent GMV.
• Support GMV group activities at European/international level.
• Prepare management reports.

Skills

Business development

German language

English language

Willingness to travel

Engineering background

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for an innovative and consolidated place for your professional development?

We are expanding our teams in the defence and aeronautical industry sector in Germany.

We´ll get to the point; we’ll tell you what's not on the web. If you want to know more about us go to GMV website

WHAT CHALLENGE WILL YOU BE TAKING ON?

In our team you will provide support our business development activities in Germany to increase our work in the defence and aeronautical industry.

YOUR MAIN TASKS WILL INCLUDE

• Acquire new business for defence and aeronautical and products and services, with specific focus on the German defence and aeronautical industry sector.
• Participate in establishment of new business acquisition targets and strategy.
• Establish and maintain contacts with key partners in the German defence and aeronautical industries, allowing early identification of new programmes in which GMV could participate.
• Prepare proposals and coordinate with proposal teams for best results.
• Support management in the establishment of strategic partnerships.
• Participate in customer satisfaction assessment campaigns.
• Analyse industry trends and feedback from contacts to suggest improvement and/or expansion of GMV’s current line of products and services.
• Prepare presentations and review brochures and other marketing materials in coordination with the marketing department.
• Propose participation in trade shows, conferences and other events and represent GMV at these events.
• Support the above activities for the GMV group at a European or international level.
• Prepare reports for management covering the above activities.

WHAT DO WE NEED IN OUR TEAM?

We are looking for experts in Business Development with background and interest in the German defence and aeronautical industry sector.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• University degree or equivalent professional experience
• Advanced level of English and native level of German
• Knowledge of Spanish is advantageous
• Background in engineering or science
• Experience with the commercial aspects of engineering, defence, or the aeronautical industry
• Willingness to travel frequently

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Hybrid working model and 8 weeks per year of teleworking outside your usual geographical area.
• Flexible start and finish times.
• Personalized career plan development, training and language learning support.
• National and international mobility. Do you come from another country? We can offer you a relocation package.
• Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews, flexible compensation and discount on brands.
• Wellbeing program: Health, dental and accident insurance; free fruit and coffee, physical, mental and financial health training, and much more!
• In our recruitment processes you will always have telephone and personal contact, face-to-face or online, with our talent acquisition team. In addition, bank transfers and bank cards will never be requested. If you are contacted through any other process, please write to our team at [e-mail]
• We promote equal opportunities in recruitment, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? JOIN US

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Konstantin Uhl, in charge of this vacancy. Konstantin Uhl