pDo you want to contribute to Western resilience? Do you want to protect people and critical infrastructure – ultimately saving lives? /ppDo you want to work at the frontier of high-performance autonomous systems? /ph3Join us at CDDS to bring high-speed kinetic interceptor drones into the hands of armed forces, law enforcement agencies, and critical infrastructure operators. /h3pCDDS specialises in developing low-collateral kinetic interceptors designed to neutralise malicious drones (Mavic drones, FPV racing drones, and fast fixed-wing drones). Our solutions are built for precision and safety, minimising risk to the surrounding area while effectively countering unauthorised or threatening unmanned aerial systems. We work at the cutting edge of counter-drone technology, delivering reliable protection for critical assets and environments. /ph3Your Mission /h3pWe are looking for a Business Development Manager to help grow CDDS's business from Switzerland across selected European and global markets. Your main focus will be identifying prospective customers and partners, opening new conversations, qualifying leads, and turning early interest into well-defined opportunities. Working closely with our engineering, product, operations, and leadership teams, you will connect customer needs with CDDS's capabilities and help build a strong, sustainable commercial pipeline. /ph3What You'll Do /h3ulliHelp grow CDDS's business in selected European and global markets by building a healthy pipeline of prospective customers and partners. /liliResearch and identify relevant organisations, programmes, decision-makers, and potential partners across defence, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, and the wider security ecosystem. /liliGenerate and qualify leads through targeted outreach, procurement monitoring, referrals, industry networks, events, and inbound enquiries. /liliConduct initial discovery conversations to understand customer needs, stakeholders, timelines, budgets, and next steps, and document clear qualification criteria. /liliBuild trusted relationships with prospective customers and partners, maintain regular follow-up, and create momentum from first contact to active opportunity. /liliKeep CRM records, lead statuses, contact information, and follow-up actions accurate and current, providing clear visibility of the developing pipeline. /liliCoordinate customer meetings, demonstrations, and events with engineering, product, and operations teams, prepare relevant commercial materials, and manage follow-up actions. /liliSupport responses to requests for information, proposals, and public tenders by coordinating inputs and ensuring opportunities continue to progress. /liliWork with leadership to prioritise qualified opportunities and support them through trials, proposals, contract discussions, and handover to delivery teams. /li /ulh3What You Bring /h3ulli2+ years of experience in business development, sales, partnerships, market development, or a related customer-facing role, ideally in defence, security, public-sector technology, or another technical B2B environment. /liliDemonstrated ability to identify prospects, conduct outreach, build relationships, and convert early conversations into qualified opportunities. /liliStrong research and commercial curiosity, with the ability to understand an organisation, identify relevant stakeholders, and recognise where CDDS can create value. /liliConfident communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technical capabilities in clear customer and operational terms. /liliProfessional proficiency in English. /liliA structured approach to CRM, follow-up, prioritisation, and pipeline management, with attention to detail and reliable execution. /liliA proactive, hands‑on mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and operational colleagues in a fast‑moving startup. /liliBased in Switzerland with eligibility to work in Switzerland and availability to travel regularly for customer meetings, demonstrations, and events. /li /ulh3Nice to have /h3ulliPrevious experience with UAS, counter-UAS, autonomous systems, air defence, or related defence and security technologies. /liliExperience working with armed forces, law enforcement agencies, critical infrastructure operators, government customers, or defence and security partners. /liliFamiliarity with European defence and public‑sector ecosystems, procurement processes, or industry networks. /liliExperience in a startup or scale‑up environment, or in bringing an emerging technical product to new customers and markets. /li /ulh3Benefits /h3h3Why CDDS /h3ulliDirect impact on a mission‑critical technology shaping Europe's security landscape /liliFast‑moving startup environment with high ownership /liliWork with a highly technical, ambitious, and hands‑on team /liliReal‑world testing, deployments, and customer demonstrations /liliAttractive compensation /li /ulh3Details /h3pLocation: Zurich, on site /ppStart date: ASAP /ppEnvironment: High‑impact deep‑tech startup working on real deployments /p
Business Development Manager Arbeitgeber: CDDS
CDDS ist ein herausragender Arbeitgeber, der Ihnen die Möglichkeit bietet, an einer mission-kritischen Technologie zu arbeiten, die die Sicherheitslandschaft Europas prägt. In einem schnelllebigen Startup-Umfeld mit hoher Eigenverantwortung erwartet Sie eine enge Zusammenarbeit mit einem hochqualifizierten und engagierten Team, das realistische Tests und Kundenpräsentationen durchführt. Darüber hinaus profitieren Sie von attraktiven Vergütungen und der Chance, Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem dynamischen und bedeutungsvollen Arbeitsumfeld weiterzuentwickeln.
