BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Amphenol Socapex; Thyez; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading international company in Thyez seeks a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the DACH and CEE regions. The ideal candidate will have a background in defense/aerospace industries, with strong technical and sales expertise, and excellent communication skills. A commitment to travel within these regions is necessary. This role offers opportunities to shape innovative solutions and collaborate with technical teams for project success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales of industrial technical solutions.
• Proficient in managing customer relationships.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time.

Responsabilités

• Support Business Development Manager in key accounts management.
• Develop new customer opportunities in DACH & CEE.
• Translate technical requirements into solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering for project execution.
• Work with marketing on product development.

Connaissances

Fluency in English

Experience in the defense/aerospace/naval sectors

Proficiency in CRM tools

Communication adaptability

Formation

Higher technical education in aerospace, naval, defense technology, or related field

Outils

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Description du poste

Since 1947, Amphenol SOCAPEX has been a major international player in the market for robust electrical and optical interconnect solutions. Our innovations support missions in the defense, marine, aerospace, transportation, and new energy sectors, where reliability, adaptability, and performance are essential.

In a context of strong growth, we are looking for :

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Based in Thyez, France, you will support and work closely with our current Business Development Manager to develop our business in the DACH regions (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and parts of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

You will combine technical expertise and strategic influence in markets that are truly shaping the future.

Main responsibilities

• Support the existing Business Development Manager in managing key defense and aerospace accounts.
• Develop new opportunities and create design‑ins with direct customers, integrators, and distributors in the DACH & CEE regions.
• Translate complex technical requirements into innovative, tailor‑made solutions, with the support of the engineering teams.
• Work closely with our engineering and production teams to ensure the smooth execution of projects.
• Collaborate with the marketing department to define the product development strategy.
• Participate in major trade shows and events in the DACH & CEE regions.

With a higher technical education (engineering or equivalent) in aerospace, naval, defense technology, or a related field, you have 3 or more years of experience in the sale of industrial technical solutions or business development in the defense / aerospace / naval sectors.

You are proficient in CRM tools for tracking opportunities and customer relationships.

Good knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).

Fluency in English is mandatory. German and / or French is a plus.

Ability to adapt your communication style to a variety of audiences : engineers, buyers, etc.

Enjoy challenges, work independently, are a team player, and have an interest in technology.

Willingness to travel within the DACH & CEE regions 50% of the time.