Business Development Manager (m/f/d)

Liftero; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Liftero in Kraków, Poland, is hiring a Business Development Manager (m/f/d) to drive European and global commercial expansion for our BOOSTER propulsion system. You will translate engineering capabilities into high-value contracts and work directly with founders and engineers to shape market-driven offerings.

You will own the sales pipeline, identify satellite manufacturers and prime contractors, lead proposals, represent the company at space events, and travel internationally as needed to close

Qualifications

• Experience building and closing B2B aerospace/tech deals.
• Excellent written and verbal English; capable of international negotiations.
• Willingness to travel internationally for conferences and client meetings.
• Hands-on experience with tender and proposal processes.
• Ability to analyze market dynamics and spot revenue opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive Commercial Outreach: identify, qualify, and engage satellite manufacturers and prime contractors across Europe and beyond.
• Own the Sales Pipeline: manage the full BD lifecycle from leads to contract closure.
• Lead Proposal & Tender Processes: write, assemble, and deliver high-impact proposals and RFIs/RFQs.
• Expand Key Industry Partnerships: build strategic relationships with space ecosystem partners and clients.
• Represent Liftero Globally: lead presence at space events and convert networking into deals.
• Bridge Business & Engineering: translate client requirements into viable technical offerings.

Skills

BD/Sales experience

English proficiency (C1/C2)

Travel willingness

Tender/proposal experience

Strategic market intelligence

Cross-functional collaboration with Rn

Job description

Space is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. Thousands of satellites launch every year, and the market behind them is booming - with Poland right in the middle of it, home to a fast-rising space sector.

Liftero is at the heart of this trend. We build propulsion systems for the thousands of spacecraft coming to orbit, with the ambition to become the global leader in satellite propulsion - the transport layer of the space economy. Our goal is clear: deploy 1,000 propulsion systems in space.

Our core product is BOOSTER, a non-toxic chemical propulsion system built from first principles for the NewSpace era. It has already been validated in space.

As a fast-scaling company, we combine agility with long-term ambition to serve the booming small-satellite market. Joining now means a front-row seat to space technology and real ownership over what we build.

At Liftero, we fly things in space!

Position Overview

As our Business Development Manager (m/f/d), you will spearhead Liftero’s commercial expansion across Europe and beyond.
This is not a passive sales role - every lead matters in this focused ecosystem. You will take full ownership of our commercial strategy, converting technical capability into high-value contracts.
Working directly alongside our founders and engineering leads, you will be the primary bridge between market demands and our flight-proven BOOSTER propulsion system.

Your Daily Impact

Drive Commercial Outreach: Proactively identify, qualify, and engage satellite manufacturers, mission integrators, and prime contractors across the space sector.

Own the Sales Pipeline: Rigorously manage and optimize the full BD pipeline — tracking leads, meeting milestones, and driving deals forward in the CRM.

Lead Proposal & Tender Processes: Autonomously write, assemble, and deliver high-impact proposals, pitch decks, and responses to RFIs/RFQs for clients.

Expand Key Industry Partnerships: Build, nurture, and strategically scale long-term relationships with key space ecosystem partners, clients, and suppliers.

Represent Liftero Globally: Spearhead our presence at major space events and expos, taking full ownership of lead follow-ups and converting event networking into real deal flow.

Bridge Business & Engineering: Work directly alongside founders and engineers to translate client requirements into viable technical offerings and shape market-driven solutions.

Is This You?

Deep Experience in ESA & European NewSpace: You know the European space landscape inside out, understand agency workflows, and actively engage with key ecosystem players.

Proven BD / Sales Track Record: You have experience bringing complex tech or aerospace deals from initial outreach to contract closure.

Proactive Mindset: You take full ownership of the pipeline, from lead generation to high-level client negotiations.

Fluent in English (C1/C2): Exceptional written and spoken English is essential — you will lead international negotiations, pitch to global clients, and represent Liftero on the world stage.

Willingness to Travel: Readiness to attend international space conferences, industry expos, and key client meetings across Europe and beyond.

Hands-on Tender & Proposal Experience: Track record of preparing winning commercial proposals and navigating agency procurement tools.

Strategic Market Intelligence: Strong ability to analyze competitive dynamics, spot emerging satellite/orbital trends, and translate market gaps into new revenue streams.

We Fly Things - Literally: We offer a unique opportunity to drive business growth for flight-proven hardware that actually goes into orbit.Join us!