SGS

Sales Executive / Business Development Manager (m/f/d) Defence (Cybersecurity & Uncrewed Systems)

Work from home

Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.

Germany only

From the employer's advert: SGS Group companies in Germany provide services that significantly improve the lives of millions of people and contribute to the safety of products in our interconnected society.

Employer listed it 8 weeks ago · Added 2 weeks ago

Been open since 8 weeks ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.

Salary

Not stated

Location

Germany only

Timezone

CET ±2

Contract

Full-time

Experience

Mid

What the advert says

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Working hours: Not mentioned in the advert
Where you can work from: Location eligibility not confirmed
Contract: Not mentioned in the advert
Experience asked for: Not mentioned in the advert
Pay: Not mentioned in the advert

Remote flexibility

Work from home

This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in Germany. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.

What the employer says

Source listing states candidate location: "Deutschland, , Germany, Deutschland, de, Remote"

What Nomaders makes of it

Residency required in Germany
Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only

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Before you apply

Experience: employer states

Written as a nice-to-have

“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.”

Questions worth asking: Nomaders interpretation

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About the role

BE THE CHANGE I BE SGS  is for curious, passionate, and committed people looking for stability, development opportunities, and the chance to make a difference. SGS Group is the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company. With over 99,600 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories. SGS Group companies in Germany provide services that significantly improve the lives of millions of people and contribute to the safety of products in our interconnected society. As an Inspector, you will play a crucial role in this mission.

As part of our strategic growth in the Defence & National Security sector, SGS is expanding its commercial organization to support customers operating in highly regulated and security-critical environments.

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.

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.

Benefits

Requirements

·Strong networking capabilities and customer-oriented mindset.
·Fluent German and professional English language skills.
·Flexible work schedules
·Training opportunities
·Public transportation subsidy

Benefits

·Flexible work schedules
·Training opportunities
·Public transportation subsidy
·Company pension plan
·Special offers for shopping, gym, etc.

How to apply

1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
2Tailor your CV to the role at SGS, mentioning your remote working experience and working hours (CET ±2).
3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.

Found 17d ago. Last checked today. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.

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