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ArianeGroup

Space launch systems and defense contractor

Responsable Commercial - Future Défense Solutions

Account ExecutiveUpdated on Nov 15
Full-timeLes Mureaux, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree from an engineering school or equivalent qualification in international relations or defense studies.
  • At least 10 years of international business development experience in the defense or space sectors.
  • Ability to translate complex technical capabilities into clear value propositions.
  • Demonstrated success in international capture planning.
  • Experience with long strategic sales cycles and institutional and governmental acquisition processes.
  • Ability to engage with senior decision-makers and influencers in the sector.
  • Knowledge of space surveillance actors and capabilities (SSA/SDA).
  • Understanding of sovereign and geopolitical issues and priorities related to space situational awareness development.
  • Knowledge of defense and space ecosystems, including CDE, DGA, foreign Ministries of Defence, EDF/EDIP, and NATO.
  • Knowledge of export regulations and ITAR.
  • Ability to work autonomously with rigor and cooperation.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and motivation to take on challenges.
  • Ability to work in commercial-program pairs and engage multiple company functions through cross-functional leadership.
  • Proactivity and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Align vision, technology, customer needs, and industrial objectives to turn complex opportunities into commercial success.
  • Participate in technical and commercial negotiations, defend ArianeGroup's interests, and ensure orders are secured.
  • Lead and contribute to commercial strategy studies (CSD) to guide market-positioning strategies and identify emerging opportunities.
  • Develop and update marketing tools.
  • Represent the company at trade fairs and industrial forums.
  • Develop a strong opportunity pipeline and provide reliable reporting.
  • Manage the full sales cycle, including opportunity identification, bid strategies, proposal development, and contract negotiations.

About the Company

ArianeGroup

Space launch systems and defense contractor

ArianeGroup provides end-to-end space and defense capabilities, handling the full lifecycle of space and missile systems from design and manufacturing to integration, flight preparation, operation, and decommissioning. Its products include civil and military launchers, propulsion systems, and related equipment, with lead roles for the Ariane 6 launcher (ESA) and the French M51 missile (DGA), and it coordinates through its subsidiaries Arianespace and MaiaSpace. The company differentiates itself with integrated, Europe-wide capabilities across the whole mission lifecycle and deep expertise in propellants, composites, and multiple propulsion types. Its goal is to ensure reliable access to space and secure defense capabilities for Europe, backed by a strong industrial and international footprint.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Les Mureaux, France
Founded
2015

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