Business Development Manager – ESA & European Space Programmes

Creotech; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Creotech Instruments S.A. in Warsaw, Poland, is seeking a Business Development Manager focused on ESA, EUSPA and European Commission space programmes. You will build and lead opportunities, manage institutional relationships and drive strategic growth across European funding mechanisms.

Reporting to the Head of Business Development, you will collaborate with engineering, BID and product teams, represent Creotech at international events, and shape capture strategies to deliver ambitious targets.

Qualifications

• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across ESA, EUSPA and European Commission-funded programmes.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with institutional stakeholders, space agencies, industrial primes, research organisations and commercial partners.
• Shape and execute business development strategies aligned with Creotech Instruments’ long-term growth objectives.
• Lead opportunity qualification, capture planning and partnership development activities.
• Coordinate the preparation of compelling technical and commercial pre-sales proposals for ESA, Horizon Europe, EUSPA and other European funding mechanisms.
• Facilitate the establishment of international consortia and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, programme management, BID and product development teams to align customer requirements with company capabilities.
• Represent Creotech Instruments at international conferences, industry forums and institutional events.
• Monitor market developments, emerging technologies and policy trends relevant to the European space sector.
• Deliver accurate sales forecasts and contribute to achieving ambitious business growth targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across ESA, EUSPA and EC-funded programmes.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with space agencies, institutions and partners.
• Shape and execute business development strategies aligned with Creotech’s growth.
• Lead opportunity qualification, capture planning and partnerships.
• Coordinate compelling technical and commercial pre-sales proposals for ESA and Horizon Europe.
• Represent Creotech at international conferences and events.
• Monitor market developments and policy trends in the European space sector.
• Deliver sales forecasts and support growth targets.

Job description

Business Development Manager – ESA & European Space Programmes

about us

Creotech Instruments S.A. is a Polish manufacturer and integrator of satellites and satellite systems. Using our proprietary HyperSat platform, we design, manufacture, integrate and test satellites, and also support their launch and in-orbit operations. We carry out advanced space programmes, including in the fields of Earth observation for defence and dual-use applications, space situational awareness, and enhancing the resilience of navigation systems. We have our own electronics manufacturing facility and a small satellite integration facility certified by the European Space Agency (ESA). Since 2022, we have been listed on the Main Market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange as the first Polish company in the space technology sector. Join the team that is building Poland’s space capabilities.

what we’re looking for

Reporting to Head of Business Development and Sales, the successful candidate will lead and support business development activities focused on ESA, EUSPA, the European Commission and other institutional space programmes. This role requires a strategic mindset, a deep understanding of the European space landscape, and the ability to translate market opportunities into long-term business growth. We are looking for a commercially driven professional who combines business acumen with a strong understanding of the space industry ecosystem.

• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across ESA, EUSPA and European Commission-funded programmes.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with institutional stakeholders, space agencies, industrial primes, research organisations and commercial partners.
• Shape and execute business development strategies aligned with Creotech Instruments’ long-term growth objectives.
• Lead opportunity qualification, capture planning and partnership development activities.
• Coordinate the preparation of compelling technical and commercial pre-sales proposals for ESA, Horizon Europe, EUSPA and other European funding mechanisms.
• Facilitate the establishment of international consortia and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, programme management, BID and product development teams to align customer requirements with company capabilities.
• Represent Creotech Instruments at international conferences, industry forums and institutional events.
• Monitor market developments, emerging technologies and policy trends relevant to the European space sector.
• Deliver accurate sales forecasts and contribute to achieving ambitious business growth targets.

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