Defence BD & Partnerships Lead - Italy & SE

CAE; Sesto Calende; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Business Development Manager for Italy & Southern Europe to drive growth, engage with government and industry partners, and shape CAE's defence and training offerings. You will align customer requirements with CAE capabilities and help craft strategic plans for regional expansion.

The role requires deep knowledge of the Italian defence sector, fluency in Italian and English, and the ability to travel extensively within Italy and Southern Europe.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Italian and English required.
• Experience in business development, sales, capture management, or related roles in defence/aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development for the Italian market and support Southern Europe growth.
• Manage customer engagement, opportunities, and pipeline development.
• Build relationships with government, defence, industry, and academic partners.
• Influence customer requirements to align with CAE training and simulation offerings.
• Develop market intelligence and identify long-term growth opportunities.
• Support country and regional strategies to expand CAE's defence and training presence.

Skills

Fluent Italian

Fluent English

Business development

Defence/aerospace experience

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Job description

CAE is seeking a Business Development Manager for Italy & Southern Europe to drive growth, engage with government and industry partners, and shape CAE's defence and training offerings. You will align customer requirements with CAE capabilities and help craft strategic plans for regional expansion.

The role requires deep knowledge of the Italian defence sector, fluency in Italian and English, and the ability to travel extensively within Italy and Southern Europe.