Strategic Space & Defence Partnerships Lead

cosine Research BV; Benevento; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

13th month salary

20 days annual leave

Personal development budget

Job summary

cosine is seeking a Business Developer in Italy to position our remote sensing and space technologies with ASI, the Ministry of Defence, and prime contractors. You will leverage your network and reputation to open strategic conversations and shape future collaborations.

In a small but growing cosine Italy team, you will work closely with the Remote Sensing Director, operate autonomously, and represent cosine in industry events.

Qualifications

• Established professional network within the Italian space/aerospace/defence sector
• Experience engaging with governmental, institutional or strategic industry stakeholders
• Deep understanding of the Italian space ecosystem including ASI and defence organisations
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and open doors at senior decision-making levels

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within ASI, the Italian Ministry of Defence and other governmental organisations
• Identify and create strategic opportunities that position cosine for future programmes, partnerships and bid activities
• Represent cosine within the Italian space and defence ecosystem, including industry events and networking activities
• Establish and strengthen relationships with major industry partners, system integrators and prime contractors
• Advise cosine leadership on developments, opportunities and stakeholder dynamics in the Italian institutional space and defence market

Skills

Stakeholder management

Government relations

Space/defence ecosystem

Networking

Languages: Italian/English

Job description

cosine is seeking a Business Developer in Italy to position our remote sensing and space technologies with ASI, the Ministry of Defence, and prime contractors. You will leverage your network and reputation to open strategic conversations and shape future collaborations.

In a small but growing cosine Italy team, you will work closely with the Remote Sensing Director, operate autonomously, and represent cosine in industry events.