Darwin Space are currently hiring for a Business Development & Sales Manager for a company in Luxembourg.

Key Responsibilities:

* Identify and pursue new commercial opportunities in space, defense, and governments.

* Develop and manage a pipeline of opportunities, from lead generation throughout contract award.

* Contribute to the company market strategy and growth plans.

* Build relationships with customers, integrators, research institutions, and industry stakeholders.

* Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes.

* Identify new applications and markets for existing products and technologies.

* Work closely with engineering and product teams to align product development with market needs.

* Support consortium building and participation in strategic programs and funding opportunities

* Lead customer engagements, presentations, negotiations, and commercial discussions.

* Monitor institutional and commercial procurement opportunities.

* Track open solicitations, their total value, submission requirements, and key customers.

* Prepare proposals, quotations, and business cases in collaboration with technical teams.

* Support contract negotiations and assist in closing sales opportunities.

* Maintain CRM records, sales forecasts, and business development metrics.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Business or related field.

* 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or commercial strategy.

* Proven experience working with ESA, EDA, EDF, European national space or defence agencies, or major European aerospace primes.

* Demonstrated success in developing customer relationships and securing new business.

* Strong relationships builder, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

* Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

* Self-motivated and comfortable working in a startup environment.

* Ability and desire to relocate to Luxembourg.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

James Godfrey