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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Senior Business Development Manager Defence

Business Development & PartnershipsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeUlm, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university or higher-education degree with a business or technical background.
  • At least 10 years of experience in the defense sector, preferably as a veteran, in sales, or as a long-term strategic advisor.
  • A solid understanding of communications or C4ISR.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of mission-critical communication technologies and their evolution into modern standards.
  • Experience evaluating business cases, conducting return-on-investment analyses, and developing go-to-market strategies.
  • A security clearance is required or must be granted by the recognized authorities.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and implement solutions for specific requirements such as hardening, tactical functions, and security standards.
  • Develop local value chains and stakeholder maps with regional leaders, and analyze strategic competitive advantages.
  • Conduct user workshops and coordinate with external experts, including veterans and end users, to validate Public Safety and Security solutions in practical settings.
  • Develop a certification roadmap, such as for NATO standards, and create a coherent global strategy based on regional insights.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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