Application Specialist Aerospace & Defence

Anton Paar Italia; Roma; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training and development

Corporate welfare programs

International organization experience

Job summary

Anton Paar Italia is seeking an Application Specialist to support business development by analyzing market trends and customer needs. You will leverage in‑depth knowledge of Anton Paar solutions and maintain direct contact with stakeholders to identify growth opportunities.

The role involves data extraction from CRM, market research, and engagement with key accounts, sales, and marketing. Travel is required, and English proficiency is important in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Residence in Northern or Central Italy (Lombardy or Lazio preferred).
• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant scientific or engineering field.
• 1–3 years of industry experience with defense/aerospace/public safety sectors preferred.
• Willingness to travel ~30–50% of the time.
• English proficiency at B2 level.
• Effective and persuasive communication skills.
• Influential leadership to guide stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Aptitude for building long‑term customer relationships and strategic growth.

Responsibilities

• Use CRM to extract data related to key accounts within the assigned industry sector.
• Conduct market and trend research (AI, web, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Maintain understanding of Anton Paar solutions for the sector.
• Perform cold calling to engage new accounts and contacts.
• Analyze industrial processes of customers in the sector.
• Interview key accounts and opinion leaders; visit customers to network.
• Identify Anton Paar solutions that meet customer needs, including integrated solutions.
• Engage Sales/Marketing to align with opportunities or initiatives.
• Promote scientific knowledge and awareness at industry events or as a speaker.
• Drive generation of new leads to support cross‑selling within the sector.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Relationship building

Persuasion

Strategic project work

Leadership without authority

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree or higher (scienced/engineering)

Preferred disciplines: Aerospace, Electronic, Mechatronics, Telecommunications, Mechanical

Job description

Company Description

Anton Paar Italia develops, manufactures, and distributes high-precision laboratory instruments, while also providing customized automation and robotics solutions. The Application Specialist supports business development within their area of application expertise by analyzing market trends and customer needs. Leveraging in-depth knowledge of Anton Paar Italia's solutions and maintaining direct contact with stakeholders, key accounts, and opinion leaders, they identify growth opportunities and contribute to the expansion of the business.

Job Description

• Use the CRM to extract data related to key accounts within the assigned industry sector.
• Conduct market and trend research (AI, web, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Maintain a strong understanding of the range of solutions offered by Anton Paar for the assigned industry sector.
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to perform cold calling activities in order to engage with new accounts and identify new contacts.
• Analyze the industrial processes of customers within the relevant application sector.
• Interview key accounts and opinion leaders, and visit customers while building relationships and networking with industry stakeholders.
• Identify the Anton Paar solutions that best meet customer needs, including integrated solutions where appropriate.
• Engage Sales and/or Marketing stakeholders to align them with identified business opportunities or marketing initiatives.
• Promote scientific knowledge and awareness of industrial applications (e.g., by participating in industry events and trade shows or acting as a speaker).
• Drive the generation of new leads to support cross-selling activities within the specific industry sector.

Qualifications

• Residence in Northern or Central Italy is required, preferably in Lombardy or Lazio.
• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant scientific or engineering field. Preferred disciplines include: Aerospace Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
• Preferred 1-3 years of experience in the industry, with knowledge of the dynamics of the defense, aerospace, and/or public safety sectors; Familiarity with relevant regulations and industry standards is considered an asset.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 30-50% of the time).
• English proficiency at B2 level.
• Effective and persuasive communication skills.
• Influential leadership skills, with the ability to guide internal stakeholders without direct hierarchical authority and align them toward shared market strategies.
• Strong public speaking skills, demonstrating confidence and effectiveness in presentations, industry events, and interactions with key stakeholders.
• Strong aptitude for building and maintaining long‑term relationships with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Ability to work on strategic projects aimed at business development and continuous growth, thriving in dynamic and evolving environments.

Additional Information

• A stable and continuously growing multinational company with over a century of tradition and expertise.
• A values‑driven work environment that fosters collaboration and mutual support among colleagues, while encouraging individual engagement, dedication, and responsibility.
• Individual training and development programs tailored to support professional growth.
• Professional and personal development opportunities within an international organization.
• Italian Commerce Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL Commercio). The expected gross annual salary range for this position is €25,000 - €35,000. The final compensation package will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and professional background.
• Corporate welfare and benefits program.

This job advertisement is open to candidates of all genders, in accordance with Italian Laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to individuals of all ages and nationalities, pursuant to Legislative Decrees 215/03 and 216/03.