LSI Key Account Manager [26128]

To accompany the fast-paced development of our European activities CS Group is looking for a new Key Account Manager. Reporting directly to the VP Space Sales you will strengthen the development of our space business with European Space Large Scale Integrators (LSIs).  

Mission / Project

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identify business opportunities with existing and new European Space LSIs and Satellite Manufacturers;
• Develop and maintain close client relationships;
• Identify potential partners to guarantee the optimization of CSs positioning within these clients across Europe;
• Create and maintain a pipeline of sales leads;
• Become fully conversant in and able to demonstrate CS products;
• Interact with the CS product technical experts & provide customer feedback;
• Ensure leads are properly qualified and ensure the CS Sales lifecycle is adhered to for all proposals;
• Manage the preparation of offers and proposals to customers in liaison with CSs Pre-sales team;
• Support negotiation of resulting contracts;
• Achieve the business development targets for these accounts across Europe;
• Coordinate with the Marketing team to ensure the product website and social media are up-to-date and attractive to customers;
• Review and propose improvements to the governance of the business development process in accordance with Best Practice;
• Ensuring a permanent market/customer watch evaluating business opportunities and supporting the implementation of solutions accordingly.

This position can be based in either France or Germany at one of our offices or close to a major location of an LSI.

Qualifications :

Profile

Who are you

• You have at least 5 years experience in technology related sales or in business development preferably in the Space industry or an equivalent engineering industry in an international environment;
• Fully conversant with the European Space business environment including the transnational Space institutions;
• You are an individual that thrives on developing and closing deals in the defence space and security market and working with major customers at the cutting edge of technology. The successful candidate will need a strong customer network within the Space industry and have the aptitude to both develop revenues and build the CS Group brand across this key market;
• You have strong interpersonal and commercial skills which allow you to interact develop strong professional relationships and negotiate with customers at all levels;
• The role will appeal to a self-starter who is highly motivated accustomed to working independently but who can also work effectively in a team.  You have a business hunting profile with eagerness to develop new markets across Northern Europe;
• You have no impediments to obtaining security clearance and are willing to do so;
• English is a pre-requisite. French and/or other European languages are an asset.

Who We Are

Our Space business unit has focussed its expertise in the IT space sector including space mechanics ground segment image processing and satellite embedded software.  We provide turnkey systems and engineering services for space and defence agencies contractors and satellite operators and are experts in space applications. We are now located in 5 different European countries and intend to extend both our footprint and our customer portfolio.

Why CS GROUP

1. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the IT Space Sector offering our employees substantial career evolution opportunities.
2. We are recognized by our customers for the excellence of our technical and operational skills providing us with a strong foundation on which to grow a sustainable and profitable businesses.
3. Employees are the focus of our business and our values reflect this. Proactive training enables the continuous development of skills and capabilities and a flexible and efficient environment allows our employees to maintain a work-life balance while achieving high objectives.

If your dynamism and enthusiasm matches our values and goals do not hesitate to submit your CV and we will be ready to discuss the next step in your career.

Additional Information :

This job is located in France or Germany

If you think you have what it takes for this job please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF) by clicking on the button Apply for this job quoting job FR-HP-26128.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Inclusive and committed employer our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. Thats why committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity we encourage all applications and profiles. 

Last apply date: 30/08/2026!

Employeur inclusif et engagé notre société œuvre chaque jour pour lutter contre toute forme de discrimination et favoriser un environnement de travail respectueux. Cest pourquoi attachés à la mixité et à la diversité nous encourageons toutes les candidatures et tous les profils.

Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time