Business Development Manager

LionVolt BV; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LionVolt BV, based in Eindhoven, seeks a commercially driven Business Development Manager to grow its drone, robotics and advanced battery markets. You will own the sales cycle from inbound inquiries to design-ins, translating LionVolt’s cell performance into clear customer value and revenue.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, the role requires 2–3 years in technical sales or key account management, strong English communication, and 30–50% travel across Europe.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in business development, technical sales or key account management within batteries, drones, robotics, aerospace or related tech.
• Proven track record of developing qualified pipeline and converting opportunities into revenue.
• Experience managing opportunities through the full sales cycle from inquiry to close.
• Strong commercial judgment and structured approach to opportunity qualification.
• Technical understanding to discuss battery cell performance and system trade-offs with engineering and procurement teams.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel 30–50% across Europe and international markets.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of LionVolt’s drone and robotics markets, from first contact through qualification, technical evaluation, negotiation and sale.
• Qualify inbound inquiries and ensure fast, professional follow-up.
• Develop target accounts across commercial drones, robotics and autonomous systems.
• Build relationships with OEMs, battery-pack manufacturers, system integrators, operators and partners.
• Lead proposals, pricing discussions, negotiations, forecasts and supply agreements.
• Represent LionVolt at international trade shows and events to generate opportunities.
• Collaborate with product, engineering and operations teams to translate customer requirements into viable solutions.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline, forecasts and strategic account plans in CRM.
• Provide market intelligence on customer needs, competition, pricing and trends.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Technical sales

Business development

Negotiation skills

English communication

CRM discipline

Sales forecasting

Strategic account management

Education

Engineering degree

Science degree

Business degree

Tools

CRM software (e.g., Salesforce)

Job description

Do you have a strong commercial mindset, experience in technical sales or business development, and a passion for drones, robotics and advanced battery technology? Are you excited about turning cutting‑edge technology into real customer applications and commercial growth? If yes, then this vacancy could be the one for you.

About us

LionVolt is a deep‑tech startup working on a revolutionary battery using a 3D anode architecture that will boost battery performance and make an important contribution to achieving global net zero goals. A step change in battery performance is in high demand from our application markets, and our architecture boosts energy density and charging rates without compromising safety and duration/life. Our multinational and highly diverse team consists of 55 people across multiple locations. Our innovation centre is based at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, a leading European innovation hub, and we have a cell manufacturing facility in Scotland. In addition, we are expanding our manufacturing capacity with a new production line at the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) in Eindhoven, giving us everything we need to realise our innovation.

This is how you can contribute

We are looking for a commercially driven and technically credible Business Development Manager to build LionVolt’s position in the rapidly developing drone and robotics markets and convert market opportunities into sustainable revenue growth. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will take commercial ownership of these and other markets, from managing inbound enquiries and developing strategic target accounts to customer evaluations, negotiations, design‑ins and sales. You will work closely with drone and robotics OEMs, battery pack integrators, autonomous‑system manufacturers and technology partners. Your ability to understand customer applications and translate LionVolt’s cell performance into clear customer value will be essential to your success.

The responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership and focus of LionVolt’s drone and robotics markets, managing opportunities from first contact through qualification, technical evaluation, negotiation and sale.
• Manage and qualify inbound enquiries, ensuring fast, professional and commercially focused follow‑up.
• Proactively identify and develop target accounts across commercial and professional drones, robotics and autonomous systems.
• Build strong relationships with OEMs, battery pack manufacturers, system integrators, operators and strategic technology partners.
• Develop compelling customer value propositionsthat connect LionVolt’s battery technology to improvements inendurance, payload, charging, lifecycle,and overall platform performance.
• Coordinate technical evaluations, sample programmes and customer testing, converting successful evaluations into design‑ins and production opportunities.
• Lead commercial proposals, pricing discussions, negotiations, volume forecasts and supply agreements.
• Represent LionVolt at relevant international trade shows, conferences, demonstrations and industry events and convert these activities into qualified commercial opportunities.
• Work closely with product, application engineering, cell engineering and operations teams to translate customer requirements into technically credible and commercially viable solutions.
• Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline, accurate forecasts and strategic account plans within the CRM.
• Provide market intelligence on customer needs, competition, pricing, applications and emerging developments within the drone and robotics ecosystems.

We are looking for

• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in business development, technical sales or key‑account management within batteries, drones, robotics, aerospace, mobility, electronics or another advanced‑technology environment.
• A demonstrated track record of developing qualified pipeline and converting technically complex opportunities into commercial business.
• Experience managing customer opportunities throughout the complete sales cycle, from initial enquiry and technical evaluation through commercial negotiation and close.
• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation skills and a structured approach to opportunity qualification.
• Sufficient technical understanding to confidently discuss battery cell performance, customer duty cycles, pack integration and system‑level trade‑offs with engineering and procurement teams.
• A degree or relevant qualification in engineering, science, business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
• Strong CRM discipline and experience with sales forecasting and strategic account management.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30-50% across Europe and international markets.

Experience within the drone, robotics, autonomous‑systems or battery ecosystem would be a strong advantage. Knowledge of lithium cell technology, pack architecture, charging and thermal management, or experience selling components that require customer qualification and design‑in, is also highly desirable. Most importantly, we are looking for an entrepreneurial and results‑driven team player who combines commercial drive with technical curiosity, enjoys opening new markets, and takes ownership from first customer contact all the way through to revenue.

We offer you

A challenging and international environment at the forefront of battery technology, with the opportunity to play a key role in building LionVolt’s commercial position in two fast‑growing technology markets. You will work directly with senior leadership and our technical teams, engaging with innovative companies developing the next generation of drones, robotics and autonomous platforms. This is your opportunity to turn breakthrough battery innovation into customer applications and meaningful commercial growth. By joining us, you will become part of a motivated international team of disruptive innovators and thinkers. Based on your qualifications and experience, good remuneration will be provided.