LSI Key Account Manager [26128]

Cs Group; Le Plessis-Robinson; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CS Group is seeking a senior Key Account Manager to expand its European space business with Large Scale Integrators and Satellite Manufacturers. You will lead regional opportunities, nurture key relationships, and drive a strong sales pipeline across Europe.

Reporting to the VP Space Sales, the role can be based in France or Germany at an CS Group office or near a major LSI location. English is required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in technology-related sales or business development in an international environment.
• Experience with Space industry or related engineering sectors is preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and close deals with major customers.
• Strong network within the European Space ecosystem and related institutions.

Responsabilités

• Identify and pursue opportunities with European Space LSIs and Satellite Manufacturers.
• Develop and maintain close client relationships across Europe.
• Build and manage a pipeline of sales leads and future opportunities.
• Demonstrate CS Group products to customers and translate feedback to product teams.
• Coordinate with Pre‑sales to prepare compelling offers and proposals.
• Support contract negotiations and drive deal closure.
• Achieve business development targets for key European accounts.
• Collaborate with Marketing to keep product website and social channels up-to-date.

Connaissances

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Space industry knowledge

Negotiation skills

Description du poste

To accompany the fast-paced development of our European activities, CS Group is looking for a new Key Account Manager. Reporting directly to the VP Space Sales you will strengthen the development of our space business with European Space Large Scale Integrators (LSIs).

Responsibilities

• Identify business opportunities with existing and new European Space LSIs and Satellite Manufacturers.
• Develop and maintain close client relationships.
• Identify potential partners to guarantee the optimization of CS’s positioning within these clients across Europe.
• Create and maintain a pipeline of sales leads.
• Become fully conversant in, and able to demonstrate, CS products.
• Interact with the CS product technical experts & provide customer feedback.
• Ensure leads are properly qualified and ensure the CS Sales lifecycle is adhered to for all proposals.
• Manage the preparation of offers and proposals to customers in liaison with CS’s Pre‑sales team.
• Support negotiation of resulting contracts.
• Achieve the business development targets for these accounts across Europe.
• Coordinate with the Marketing team to ensure the product website and social media are up-to-date and attractive to customers.
• Review and propose improvements to the governance of the business development process in accordance with Best Practice.
• Ensuring a permanent market/customer watch, evaluating business opportunities and supporting the implementation of solutions accordingly.

This position can be based in either France, or Germany at one of our offices, or close to a major location of an LSI.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in technology‑related sales or in business development preferably in the Space industry or an equivalent engineering industry in an international environment.
• Fully conversant with the European Space business environment including the transnational Space institutions.
• Thrive on developing and closing deals in the defence, space and security market and working with major customers at the cutting edge of technology.
• Strong customer network within the Space industry, and aptitude to both develop revenues and build the CS Group brand across this key market.
• Strong interpersonal and commercial skills that allow interaction, development of strong professional relationships and negotiation with customers at all levels.
• Self‑starter, highly motivated, accustomed to working independently but can also work effectively in a team.
• Business hunting profile with eagerness to develop new markets across Northern Europe.
• No impediments to obtaining security clearance and willingness to do so.
• English is a pre‑requisite.
• French and/or other European languages are an asset.

Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.

Employeur inclusif et engagé, notre société œuvre chaque jour pour lutter contre toute forme de discrimination et favoriser un environnement de travail respectueux. C’est pourquoi, attachés à la mixité et à la diversité, nous encourageons toutes les candidatures et tous les profils.

Last apply date: 30/08/2026!