Senior Account Manager

Enersys; Paris; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bren-Tronics, part of EnerSys, seeks a Senior Account Manager to drive growth of its defense business across international markets. You will build strategic customer relationships, identify new business opportunities, and expand our international presence in EMEA and APAC.

You will manage global defense accounts, engage with OEMs, government agencies, and defense customers, and collaborate with engineering and commercial teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in account management, sales, or business development within the defense sector.
• Strong understanding of defense markets and procurement environments, ideally across multiple international regions.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow strategic defense accounts across the world.
• Develop new business opportunities with OEMs, military organizations, government agencies, and defense industry customers.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and commercial teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Represent EnerSys and Bren-Tronics at major defense exhibitions, industry events, and customer meetings worldwide.
• Monitor market trends, defense programs, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities across international markets.

Job description

Bren-Tronics, an EnerSys company, is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced energy storage and charging solutions for military and defense applications. Renowned for its high-performance lithium-ion battery technology, the company delivers innovative, reliable, and mission-critical power solutions designed to meet the most demanding operational environments, with a strong focus on safety, durability, and energy efficiency.

Make an Impact

EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions, is looking for a Senior Account Manager to drive the growth of its Bren-Tronics defense business across international markets.

Bren-Tronics is a trusted provider of advanced portable power solutions that support military and defense operations around the world. In this role, you'll build strategic customer relationships, identify new business opportunities, and help expand our international presence across key defense markets, focusing on EMEA and APAC.

What You'll Do

• Manage and grow strategic defense accounts across the world.
• Develop new business opportunities with OEMs, military organizations, government agencies, and defense industry customers.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and commercial teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Represent EnerSys and Bren-Tronics at major defense exhibitions, industry events, and customer meetings worldwide.
• Monitor market trends, defense programs, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities across international markets.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in account management, sales, or business development within the defense sector.
• Strong understanding of defense markets and procurement environments, ideally across multiple international regions.
• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery technologies, including low-voltage and high-voltage systems, would be a strong advantage. Experience with military vehicle, electrification, or UGV-related applications is highly valued.
• Proven ability to develop customer relationships and drive business growth in complex sales environments.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across international teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent English required; additional languages are an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a regular basis.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a global organization while playing a key role in the continued growth of the Bren-Tronics defense business.

You'll work directly with senior leadership, engage with leading defense organizations and help deliver innovative energy solutions that support mission-critical operations in some of the world's most demanding environments.

Location: Candidates may be based anywhere in Europe

EnerSys is always looking to hire top talent. Therefore, we encourage our employees to refer anyone they feel would be a great addition to our organization.