Director of Sales And Business Development

EVONA; Strasbourg; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A fast-growing European space software company is seeking a Head of Institutional Sales in Strasbourg. This role involves building relationships, leading bids, and securing new business in the space sector. The ideal candidate should have experience with European agencies and be a strong communicator. This position offers a chance to work on high-impact missions within an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the space sector, ideally with European agencies.
• Proven success in bids and government tenders.
• Excellent communicator with technical teams and executives.
• Hands-on problem solver with commercial instincts.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Identify and secure new business in the space ecosystem.
• Lead proposal efforts for RFPs and competitive tenders.
• Manage multidisciplinary bid teams and partners.
• Shape solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Track market trends and competitor activities.
• Represent the company at top-tier conferences.

Connaissances

Experience in the space sector

Success in complex bids

Excellent communication

Problem-solving abilities

Fluent in English

Knowledge of ESA and defense primes

Description du poste

Overview

Head of Institutional Sales Europe - Onsite | Strasbourg - Space Software

We’re supporting a fast-growing European space software company in their search for a Head of Institutional Sales, someone who thrives on building relationships, leading high-stakes bids, and closing deals that power the future of space missions.

If you know your way around ESA, defence primes, or national space programmes and love turning opportunity into action this is your chance to lead from the front.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business across Europe’s institutional and enterprise space ecosystem
• Lead proposal efforts in response to RFPs and competitive tenders
• Assemble and manage multidisciplinary bid teams and partners
• Shape customer-focused solutions alongside engineering leaders
• Build a strategic map of key space agencies, industry players, and influencers
• Track market intelligence, trends, and competitor activity
• Represent the company at top-tier space conferences and meetings

Qualifications

• Experience in the space sector, ideally working with European agencies or primes
• Proven success in complex bids, proposals, and government tenders
• Excellent communicator, confident speaking to technical teams, executives, and procurement stakeholders
• Hands-on problem solver with strong commercial instincts
• Fluent in English (French a plus)
• Strasbourg-based or open to relocating (support available)

This isn’t just another sales role, it’s a chance to lead institutional engagement in one of Europe’s most innovative space tech companies. You’ll be selling into high-impact missions, collaborating with top-tier talent, and helping redefine how space programs are run from the ground up.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch directly with Chloe @ EVONA – [e-mail]

I look forward to hearing from you!