Sales Director - Electric Aviation (all genders)

Vsquared; München; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch subsidy (€5 per meal)

Stock options

Pension scheme

Flexible work options

Employee health/wellness program

Company events and retreats

Office Munich or Delft

Electric bicycle program (JobRad)

Job summary

Vsquared is seeking an experienced aviation sales professional to lead business development efforts, negotiate contracts, and guide customer engagements from prospecting through deal closure.

You will work with the Commercial Team and Management to translate customer needs into product and service value, travel as required, and mentor the sales team to expand the global orderbook.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years in a similar commercial aviation role.
• Proven ability to lead aircraft sales campaigns and negotiate contracts.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead the sales process, draft proposals, LOIs, MOUs, and contracts and negotiate with customers.
• Own and manage the B2B sales pipeline.
• Represent the company in customer meetings and industry events.

Skills

Aviation sales

B2B sales

Negotiation

Leadership

Travel willingness

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Your Mission:

In this business development role (all genders), you will work closely with the Commercial Team, the Chief Business Officer and the Management Team in general, leading aircraft sales campaigns, negotiations and drafting contracts with customers and partners to facilitate deal closures. You will represent the company externally and advocate for the customer internally

Your Day-to-Day:

• Initiate and Lead the sales process, draft proposals, LOI’s, MOU’s, Sales & Purchase Contracts, and negotiate with customers.

• Own and manage the B2B sales pipeline.

• Act as the company's representative in customer meetings and industry events.

• Gather customer insights and relay them internally to align product development with customer needs.

• Contribute to develop the Commercial team and sales processes and procedures.

• Translate engineering perspectives into value-added features for customers and communicate customer requirements back to engineering.

• Manage delivery timelines and control the growing global orderbook.

• Give guidance to and mentor technical sales managers. Help build and develop the sales team with the necessary functions and training.

Your Profile:

• Proven Aviation experience of at least 5+ years in a similar commercial role, ideally having worked for an Aircraft OEM selling aircraft or alternatively for a Lessor, Airline or MRO.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational/planning skills with an analytical and flexible mindset.

• Hands-on mentality with a high level of empathy, attention to detail, and integrity.

• Creative, proactive and problem-solving spirit.

• Strong willingness to travel.

• Passionate about electric aviation and battery management developments.

We recognize that women and other under-represented groups are often overlooked in our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Talent and potential can’t always be captured in a checklist.

Why us?

• Be part of an ambitious team determined to shape the future of aviation.

• We are an in-office company, but we value flexibility and trust employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work or adjusting hours to accommodate personal commitments.

• Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership: your (mental) health is important for us.

• Enjoy a subsidized lunch with a 5€ company contribution per meal on office days.

• Become a part of our success with virtual stock options.

• Choose the option that suits your needs: either a free charging station for your electric car or a public transport job ticket as part of the Deutschlandticket.

• Lease a high-quality bicycle or e-bike through our JobRad program and benefit from tax advantages. Whether for your daily commute or personal use, enjoy more mobility and sustainability.

• Pension scheme to support your long-term financial security.

• Work in one of our offices in Munich or Delft. Enjoy the modern Balan Campus in Munich or work inside the aerospace ecosystem at TU Delft.

• Boost your professional as well as personal growth executing your own ideas and independent projects.

• Join our internal social events and retreats (e.g. cooking, game nights, sports).

VÆRIDION was founded in 2021 to transform regional air travel with the Microliner, a 100% electric commercial aircraft. By delivering the most energy-efficient aircraft, we are building the future where clean, safe, and affordable electric aviation seamlessly connects people and businesses. We’re bringing together the brightest minds in aerospace, automotive engineering, and business to disrupt the aviation industry.