Photonics Business Development Manager – Security & Defense

Jenoptik Group; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenoptik Group in Jupiter, FL, is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to drive growth in the photonics field. You will identify new customers, expand key accounts, and translate requirements into tailored photonics solutions including laser range finders, thermal imaging, LED devices, and optics.

Collaboration with engineering, product management, and internal sales teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic customer relationships.
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, product management and sales.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of Jenoptik in the Safety and Security market.
• Acquire new customers and grow key accounts in photonics.
• Translate customer needs into tailored photonics solutions (laser range finders, thermal imaging, LED, optics).
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage quotes and pricing.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and contracts for assigned markets.
• Represent the company at industry events and customer meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer-oriented

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Negotiation skills

German language (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Electronics, Mechanical, or related science

Job description

Jenoptik Group in Jupiter, FL, is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to drive growth in the photonics field. You will identify new customers, expand key accounts, and translate requirements into tailored photonics solutions including laser range finders, thermal imaging, LED devices, and optics.

Collaboration with engineering, product management, and internal sales teams is essential.