At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive growth in the German defence market and build strategic relationships.
- Company: Join KBR, a leader in Mission Technology Solutions with a dynamic European team.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with travel opportunities across Germany and Europe.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping the future of defence technology in Germany.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in the military/defence sector and fluent in German.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Lead to drive growth for KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) business in Germany. Working as part of an expanding European team, you will play a key role in identifying and shaping new opportunities, building strategic relationships, and positioning our organisation as a trusted partner to the Bundeswehr and wider defence community.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within the German defence market
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government, military and industry stakeholders
- Lead and support bid activity, from early positioning through to proposal submission
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity and upcoming programmes
- Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities
What we Need
- Extensive experience within the military / defence sector
- Proven experience in business development within the German defence sector
- Experience preferable within at least one area of MTS’s portfolio, such as logistics, sustainment, autonomy and/or air and missile defence
- Strong network across the Bundeswehr and defence industry
- Experience contributing to or leading bids and proposals
- Fluent in German and working level proficiency in English
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of an extended team
Additional Information
- Germany based (hybrid with travel across the country)
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing European business, ideal for a driven, entrepreneurial individual comfortable with working in a fast-pacing environment
- This is a hybrid role, primarily remote, with regular travel across Germany and occasional travel within Europe. Access to our Bonn/Cologne office is available depending on location and travel requirements. As our operations expand, additional office locations in Germany are expected.
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