Sales Director (all genders)

Overview Sales Director (all genders) at VÆRIDION. This role works closely with the VP of Commercial, leading acquisitions and negotiations, drafting contracts with customers and partners to facilitate deal closures. You will represent the company externally and advocate for the customer internally, and provide guidance and mentorship to the technical sales managers. Responsibilities Lead the sales process, manage acquisitions, draft contracts, and negotiate with customers. Maintain and manage the sales pipeline, driving customers through the process. Represent the company in external meetings and trade shows. Act as the company’s representative in customer meetings and industry events. Gather customer insights and relay them internally to align product development with customer needs. Represent the customers at company meetings. Develop the sales team and sales process to maximize efficiency. Translate engineering perspectives into value-added features for customers and communicate customer needs back to engineering. Provide guidance to and mentor technical sales managers; help build and develop the sales team with the necessary functions and training. Qualifications Educational background in Aerospace Engineering, business school, or a related field. Proven experience of at least 10+ years in a similar role. Practical experience with CRM systems, specifically Salesforce. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational/planning skills. Hands-on mentality with a high level of empathy, attention to detail, and integrity. Fluent in English; fluency in any additional language is a plus. Why us? Be part of an ambitious team determined to shape the future of aviation. Flexible working hours and a culture of ownership and trust. Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership for wellbeing. Virtual stock options and various mobility/benefits options (charging station, Deutschlandticket, JobRad). Pension scheme for long-term financial security. Offices in Munich or Delft with modern campus facilities. Opportunities for professional and personal growth through independent projects. Active internal social events and retreats. About us VÆRIDION is a fast-growing deep tech start-up based in Munich, Germany. Our mission is to enable Green Regional Air Mobility by developing, building, and certifying a full electric microliner for Short-Haul and Regional Air Mobility by 2030, carrying up to 9 passengers. Our approach focuses on proven principles and available technology in electric motors and batteries to minimize risk and accelerate certification. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full-time Job function Sales and Business Development Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr