Business Development Manager (Earth Observation)

TL;DR

Business Development Manager (Aerospace/Satellites): Identifying new business opportunities and developing strategies for Earth observation systems with an accent on building stakeholder relationships and managing tender processes. Focus on developing customer-specific product concepts in collaboration with engineering teams and analyzing market trends.

Location: Hybrid work in Bremen or Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany

Company

hirify.global System AG is a leading European space company specializing in high-tech solutions for satellites, Earth observation, and human space flight.

What you will do

• Identify new business opportunities and design long-term growth strategies.
• Build and strengthen relationships with customers, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Manage tender processes, including the preparation and negotiation of proposals and business cases.
• Develop customer-specific product concepts in collaboration with engineering and program teams.
• Analyze market trends and monitor the competitive landscape.
• Represent the company at international trade shows, conferences, and industry events.

Requirements

• Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Several years of professional experience in Business Development, Sales, or Account Management, ideally in Aerospace & Defense.
• Strong technical understanding of complex systems and customer requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Fluent English language skills (written and spoken).

Culture & Benefits

• Work-life balance with flexible working hours, sabbatical, and 30 days of vacation.
• Hybrid work model including the possibility of mobile work abroad.
• Financial perks including a 13th monthly salary and company pension plan.
• Comprehensive health and wellness support (E-GYM Wellpass, in-company sports).
• Family support via kindergarten subsidies and paid child sickness days.
• Mobility benefits such as subsidized Deutschland ticket and job bikes.