Business Development Lead (AI)

Location: Brussels, Belgium; on-site

Company

hirify.global develops defense technology and AI- and UAV-related products.

What you will do

• Engage with customers, NATO, and NSPO officials to present the product portfolio and develop business opportunities.
• Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events, and organize product demonstrations.
• Coordinate marketing and government relations opportunities.
• Build industry partnerships and develop offset strategies.
• Lead proposal responses and work cross-functionally to address customer needs.

Requirements

• More than 6 years of relevant military, defense industry, or international business experience.
• Thorough knowledge of military operations and acquisition processes, with strong customer relationship skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills across business and government audiences.
• Strong technical knowledge of UAV and/or AI disciplines, or the ability to learn quickly.
• Demonstrated success in achieving goals, working across cultures, and collaborating in a demanding environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or appropriate military education, with willingness and ability to travel internationally frequently and without restriction.

Nice to have

• European strategy or business development experience, especially in Belgium, NATO, and Luxembourg.
• Experience working with NATO and NSPO, including FMF and FMS.
• UAV or AI business development experience in a defense context.
• Leadership or operational experience within the DoD or an international Ministry of Defense.
• Relevant foreign language skills, such as European languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Small team with a demanding workload and high responsibility.
• Frequent international travel and customer-site engagement.
• Opportunity to contribute significantly to the company’s defense technology mission.