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Stäubli

Global industrial connectors and robotics solutions

Local Business Head - Aerospace & Defense

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBayreuth, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least five years of professional experience in a comparable position within the security and defense sector.
  • A thorough understanding of the security and defense industry, including applications, customers, solutions, and export control regulations.
  • Extensive knowledge of procurement and tendering processes in the aerospace, security, and defense industries.
  • Proficiency with IT applications, including Office 365, enterprise software, and collaboration tools.
  • Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
  • Business-fluent German and English at a minimum C1 level.
  • Willingness to undertake international business travel, mainly to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, and France.

Responsibilities

  • Manage strategic customers in the aerospace and defense sector for business units in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, and coordinate the regional field sales team in acquiring projects.
  • Conduct market analyses to identify market trends, including future technologies.
  • Identify and analyze customer organizations to determine relevant procurement and engineering contacts for each platform or program.
  • Strengthen customer proximity and loyalty through strategic key account management, and conduct sales and contract negotiations to achieve successful contract completion.
  • Define growth strategies for the aerospace and defense sector in the region, coordinating with the Global Market Leader to validate and implement them.
  • Maintain the CRM system, prepare reports, and monitor the regional field sales team's sales opportunities.
  • Translate sales requirements into marketing activities to promote aerospace and defense activities and increase brand awareness, and support the sales team in marketing products.
  • Participate in trade fairs and networking events.
  • Serve as a contact and liaison for production sites in France and Germany.

About the Company

Stäubli

Global industrial connectors and robotics solutions

Stäubli is a global supplier of industrial and mechatronic solutions, organized into four divisions: Electrical Connectors, Fluid Connectors, Robotics, and Textile. The company serves customers across nearly every industry by providing components and systems that connect electrical and hydraulic lines, plus automation robotics and textile machinery. Its products work by offering mating connectors and integrated robotic systems that enable automated handling, assembly, and manufacturing; industrial connectors ensure reliable electrical and fluid connections, while textile machinery enables fabric processing. Stäubli differentiates itself through its broad, four-division portfolio, long-term customer support, and a worldwide network (28 countries with agents in 50) backed by a history dating back to 1892. The company’s goal is to help customers automate and optimize their production with durable, integrated solutions and ongoing support.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Switzerland
Founded
1892

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