Business Development Manager – EV & Defence Batteries | Germany (Remote) | €120k DOE + Commission

EVEREC; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

EVEREC is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in defence and UAV battery systems across Germany and Europe. The role involves building OEM partnerships, expanding across drones, unmanned systems and defence markets, and leveraging an established network to win new business.

The successful candidate will manage the full sales cycle, collaborate with engineering teams on tailored battery solutions, and travel across Europe to attend industry events and meet customers.

Qualifications

• Direct commercial experience selling lithium-ion battery cells, modules, packs or bespoke battery systems.
• Existing sales experience and customer relationships within drones/UAVs, unmanned systems, defence or closely related specialist battery applications.
• Established network of relevant OEMs, manufacturers, systems integrators or technical decision-makers.
• Proven track record of identifying, developing and winning new B2B customers.
• Strong technical understanding of lithium-ion battery technology and application-specific requirements.
• Experience managing technical sales cycles, commercial negotiations and customer relationships.
• Ability to independently generate opportunities and convert existing industry relationships into new business.
• Fluent German and professional working English.
• Based in Germany, with willingness to travel across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business with OEMs, manufacturers and systems integrators across Germany and Europe.
• Develop sales opportunities for lithium-ion battery cells, modules, packs and bespoke battery systems.
• Leverage existing relationships within drones/UAVs, unmanned systems, defence and specialist technology markets.
• Build long-term commercial partnerships with relevant manufacturers and technical decision-makers.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and technical discussions through to proposals, negotiations and contract closure.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop battery solutions tailored to customer applications.
• Manage sales pipelines, forecasts and commercial activity.
• Attend relevant customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events across Europe.

Skills

Battery sales

Drones/UAVs

OEM relationships

Technical sales

Job description

Business Development Manager – Defence & UAV Battery Systems | Germany (Remote) | €120k DOE + Commission

Candidates must have direct commercial experience selling lithium-ion battery cells, modules, packs or bespoke battery systems into drones/UAVs, unmanned systems, defence or closely related specialist applications, alongside an established network of relevant OEMs, manufacturers or systems integrators.

General EV battery sales experience without exposure to these specialist markets, or experience primarily within utility-scale BESS, renewable energy or grid storage, will not be sufficient for this position.

Location: Germany (Berlin preferred, open nationwide)

Working Arrangement: Remote / Flexible + European Travel

Salary: Up to €120,000 Base DOE + Uncapped Commission

Industry: Lithium-Ion Batteries | Defence | Drones & UAVs | Unmanned Systems | Robotics

The Opportunity

EVEREC is exclusively supporting an established European manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion battery technology in the appointment of a Business Development Manager to drive commercial growth across Germany and the wider European market.

The company designs and manufactures high-performance battery cells, modules, packs and bespoke battery systems for specialist applications including defence, drones/UAVs, unmanned systems, robotics, aerospace and advanced mobility.

This opportunity is suited to an experienced battery industry sales professional with established customer relationships across these specialist markets.

The focus is on securing new OEM partnerships, leveraging existing industry networks and developing commercial opportunities across Germany and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business with OEMs, manufacturers and systems integrators across Germany and Europe.
• Develop sales opportunities for lithium-ion battery cells, modules, packs and bespoke battery systems.
• Leverage existing relationships within drones/UAVs, unmanned systems, defence and specialist technology markets.
• Build long-term commercial partnerships with relevant manufacturers and technical decision-makers.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and technical discussions through to proposals, negotiations and contract closure.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop battery solutions tailored to customer applications.
• Manage sales pipelines, forecasts and commercial activity.
• Attend relevant customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events across Europe.

Candidate Requirements

• Direct commercial experience selling lithium-ion battery cells, modules, packs or bespoke battery systems.
• Existing sales experience and customer relationships within drones/UAVs, unmanned systems, defence or closely related specialist battery applications.
• Established network of relevant OEMs, manufacturers, systems integrators or technical decision-makers.
• Proven track record of identifying, developing and winning new B2B customers.
• Strong technical understanding of lithium-ion battery technology and application-specific requirements.
• Experience managing technical sales cycles, commercial negotiations and customer relationships.
• Ability to independently generate opportunities and convert existing industry relationships into new business.
• Fluent German and professional working English.
• Based in Germany, with willingness to travel across Europe.

Highly Desirable:

• Direct experience supplying batteries into defence or dual-use applications.
• Established relationships with drone/UAV manufacturers, autonomous systems developers or defence technology companies.
• Experience selling high-performance, custom-engineered or application-specific battery systems.
• Previous experience working for a specialist battery manufacturer.
• Additional commercial experience across robotics, aerospace, eVTOL or advanced mobility.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary up to €120,000 DOE, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
• Remote and flexible working arrangements.
• European travel and attendance at relevant industry events.
• Direct access to senior commercial leadership and technical engineering teams.
• Opportunity to develop new OEM partnerships across defence, UAVs and unmanned systems.
• Significant autonomy and long-term career development within a growing European manufacturer.