Business Development Manager – Military & Defence

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Develop and enhance our B2B sector focusing on Military & Defence.

• Foster and oversee connections with OEMs, procurement offices, service providers, and Bundeswehr installations.

• Comprehend and navigate military and governmental procurement procedures at both national and international levels.

• Identify pertinent programs, platforms, and tenders.

• Represent ELSÄSSER Filtertechnik to clients, at trade exhibitions, and during industry gatherings.

• Collaborate closely with the technical inside sales team and purchasing department.

⛳️ Requirements

• Multiple years of experience and a robust network within the military/defence sector or other security-sensitive industries.

• Vocational training or a degree demonstrating strong commercial and technical acumen.

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, along with empathy and dependability.

• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner.

• Proficiency in business-level English; knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.

• Readiness to travel 1–3 days weekly for client meetings, including occasional extended trips.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent employment contract with long-term career potential.

• Performance-based bonus of up to 3 months' salary.

• Holiday and Christmas bonuses provided as a 13th salary.

• Company car available for personal use.

• Flexible working hours allowing for self-managed planning of home office and client appointments.

• €900 annual health budget (e.g., for dental care, glasses, or medications).

• €290 annual gym subsidy.

• 30% employer contribution towards the company pension scheme.

• Private accident insurance for thorough protection.

• Digital company credit card for additional meal expenditures.

• Attractive employee discounts through Corporate Benefits, covering fashion, leisure, travel, and hotels.

• Regular team meetings and events, ensuring a close relationship with headquarters.

• Significant opportunity to influence your role and make a difference.

• Collaborate with a team of 15 colleagues, as success is a shared achievement.