Business Development Director in Wien

Imagine this. You are leading Destinus' business development strategy across Europe, turning defense requirements, government priorities, and emerging opportunities into strategic partnerships and major programs.Sind Sie bereit, sich zu bewerben Vergewissern Sie sich, dass Sie alle Verantwortlichkeiten und Aufgaben im Zusammenhang mit dieser Stelle verstehen, bevor Sie fortfahren.As Business Development Director for Europe, you will identify and shape high-value opportunities, build senior relationships across governments and defense organizations, and lead opportunities from early engagement through contract award.This is a highly international role with significant travel across Europe.At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.What You'll DoOwn and drive Destinus' business development strategy across Europe, defining priority markets, customers, and programsBuild trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across ministries of defense, armed forces, government agencies, defense primes, and strategic partnersIdentify, qualify, and shape major defense opportunities from early engagement through proposal, negotiation, and contract awardDevelop a strong understanding of European defense priorities, procurement dynamics, capability gaps, and competitive landscapesBuild market entry strategies and strategic partnerships across priority European countriesRepresent Destinus in senior customer meetings, industry events, demonstrations, and strategic engagementsOwn the European opportunity pipeline, ensuring clear prioritization, forecasting, and executionWork closely with Destinus leadership and multidisciplinary teams on strategic accounts and high-value opportunitiesProvide strategic direction and senior-level support to Business Development Managers across European marketsRequirementsWhat You'll NeedSignificant experience in business development, sales, or strategy within defense, aerospace, UAVs, autonomous systems, or a closely related sectorProven experience developing business with European defense customers, governments, armed forces, or major industry playersA strong network within the European defense ecosystem and credibility with senior military, government, and industry stakeholdersDemonstrated success shaping and winning complex, high-value opportunitiesStrong understanding of European defense procurement, government contracting, and multinational defense programsStrong commercial judgment and ability to translate market opportunities into actionable business strategiesExperience leading negotiations, strategic partnerships, proposals, and major customer engagementsExcellent English communication skills. Additional European languages are highly valuedWillingness to travel extensively across Europe and internationallyEligibility to work with defense-related technologies and obtain relevant security clearances where requiredWho You AreYou combine strategic thinking with a strong commercial mindset and a bias for action. xshrkfv You are credible and confident in engaging with senior government, military, and industry stakeholders, and you know how to shape opportunities early and turn complex defense needs into business. You thrive with autonomy, work comfortably across countries and cultures, and bring ambition, collaboration, ownership, and integrity to everything you do.#J-18808-Ljbffr