Business Development Manager (Defence)

Location: Gilching, Germany (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global specializes in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) featuring eVTOL technology and AI-powered data processing for defence and public sectors.

What you will do

• Identify and qualify business opportunities within European defence initiatives, funding instruments, and procurement frameworks.
• Support engagement with EU institutions and contribute to pipeline growth across assigned markets.
• Represent the company at workshops, conferences, and industry events.
• Monitor EU defence policies and market developments to assess risks and opportunities.
• Develop strategic partnerships and consortium opportunities across the European defence ecosystem.
• Manage sales operations, including CRM maintenance and proposal development in collaboration with Bid and Solution teams.

Requirements

• Initial experience in governmental, defence, security, or European institutional environments.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and proactively develop strategic opportunities.
• Fluency in English and French is required.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Strong understanding of business development or stakeholder engagement activities.

Nice to have

• Established network within EU Institutions or the defence procurement community.
• Experience engaging with EU-funded programmes or public procurement frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours with trust-based management.
• Hybrid work policy allowing one flexible remote day per week.
• Company pension scheme and corporate benefits program.
• Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership and bike-leasing options.
• Regular employee events to celebrate team successes.