Global Drone & Robotics Business Growth 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

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.