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Sales Executive Business Development Manager (mfd) Defence (Cybersecurity & Uncrewed Systems)

SGS


Job Location:

Berlin - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 September 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 29 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Sales Executive / Business Development Manager Defence to drive business development activities in the fields of Cybersecurity Uncrewed Systems (UAS/Drones) and emerging defence technologies.

  • Identify develop and win new business opportunities within the defence and security sector.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with defence customers governmental organizations procurement authorities and industrial partners.
  • Expand existing customer accounts through strategic business development activities.
  • Develop customer-specific sales strategies and account plans.
  • Lead commercial activities from opportunity identification through contract signature.
  • Coordinate complex proposals together with technical experts and operational teams.
  • Act as the primary commercial interface between customers and SGS technical/business units.
  • Support tenders framework agreements and public procurement processes.
  • Monitor defence market developments emerging technologies and competitive activities.
  • Represent SGS at defence exhibitions conferences and customer events.

Qualifications :

  • Several years of successful sales or business development experience within the defence aerospace or security sector.
  • Military background (e.g. former member of the German Armed Forces) experience within defence administration or public procurement or equivalent experience in the defence industry is highly desirable.
  • Good understanding of defence procurement processes and customer structures.
  • Knowledge of Cybersecurity Defence IT Uncrewed Systems (UAS) autonomous systems or related defence technologies.
  • Strong ability to prepare and coordinate complex commercial proposals and customer offers.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a high level of self-motivation and personal accountability.
  • Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills.
  • Strong networking capabilities and customer-oriented mindset.
  • Fluent German and professional English language skills.

Zusätzliche Informationen :

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Training opportunities
  • mobile working
  • Public transportation subsidy
  • Company bike
  • Company pension plan
  • Special offers for shopping gym etc.
  • Diversity and inclusion as part of the culture

 

These benefits vary slightly by location position and business unit. We look forward to receiving your application!


Remote Work :

Yes


Employment Type :

Full-time


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