Junior Business Development Manager (Defense)

TL;DR

Junior Business Development Manager (Defense): Managing complex international sales and large-scale offerings for the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control system with an accent on win-strategy execution and cross-functional coordination. Focus on analyzing business models, conducting market research, and leading bid teams to secure high-value defense contracts.

Location: Must be based at the hirify.global Solna Strand site in Solna, Sweden

Company

hirify.global is a leading global defense and security company focused on creating advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, and sensors to keep people and societies safe.

What you will do

• Manage complex, large-scale sales offerings for new and existing customers in the international defense market.
• Collaborate with business units, product owners, finance, and top management to execute successful win-strategies.
• Lead bid teams to secure high-value contracts for the GlobalEye system.
• Conduct international travel for customer interactions, exhibitions, and trade shows.
• Contribute to the organization's transformation and growth of its global footprint.

Requirements

• University degree in a technical or business field.
• 2-5 years of experience in business development or management consulting within an international environment.
• Experience participating in complex projects such as acquisitions, expansions, or international site establishment.
• Strong English proficiency (business level), both oral and written.
• Ability to pass a security vetting based on current protection regulations.
• Strong numerical data handling, presentation, and analytical skills.

Nice to have

• Swedish language skills.
• Experience in technically intensive sectors such as engineering or project-driven operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with world-leading technology and innovations.
• Dynamic and collaborative environment where individual skills contribute to a larger impact.
• Exposure to high-level strategic decision-making and interaction with top management.
• Professional growth in a global corporate setting.