Director of Commercial Business Development (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Director of Commercial Business Development (Aerospace): Driving commercial growth across institutional and commercial markets in the space sector with an accent on the European ecosystem, including ESA and DLR. Focus on building a commercial pipeline, negotiating complex contracts, and aligning product offerings with strategic market needs.

Location: Hybrid (Berlin, Germany)

Company

hirify.global is a leading European space company specializing in high-performance microsatellite missions.

What you will do

• Develop and execute market strategies for institutional and commercial customers across Europe and global markets.
• Manage the full business development lifecycle from prospecting and qualification to contract closing.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with ESA, DLR, national agencies, and satellite operators.
• Coordinate cross-functional bid activities with Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Build and lead a world-class commercial team to exceed revenue objectives.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in sales or business development within space, aerospace, or deep-tech sectors.
• Proven track record of closing complex deals and expanding market share.
• Deep knowledge of global space industry trends and procurement processes (ESA/DLR/EU).
• Technical understanding of space systems and ability to translate them into value propositions.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Must be based in or able to work in a hybrid model in Berlin.

Nice to have

• Professional proficiency in German.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent employment contracts for long-term stability.
• Hybrid work model with flexible working hours.
• 30 days of paid vacation plus a special company holiday on April 12th.
• Annual training budget of 1,500€.
• 20% contribution to private pension plan.
• Urban Sports Club membership and public transport discounts.