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Business Development Manager - Defense(m/w/x)
Business development for defense sector clients at global industrial technology provider, creating proposals for profitable growth. 5+ years in business development with German defense-sector experience required. Employee Stock Acquisition Plan, Children's Holiday Home.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree minimum
- 5+ years in business development, product marketing, or portfolio management
- Defense-sector experience in Germany
- Strong strategic and market intelligence skills
- Ability to identify trends and convert them into actionable go-to-market plans
- Expertise in Portfolio Management, Business Strategy, and Market Intelligence
- Solid knowledge of Regulation & Legal Compliance
- Familiarity with public/defense procurement processes in Germany
- Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
- Excellent communication skills in German and English
- High personal integrity and reliability
- Ability to work effectively nationwide in a hybrid/remote setup
- Ability to travel within Germany as needed
Tasks
- Lead business development projects for the Defense sector
- Coordinate internal efforts related to Defense topics
- Develop market positioning and offering strategies
- Build and expand ABB’s customer base in Defense
- Create proposals for profitable growth and differentiation
- Define and implement strategies for Defense segments and applications
- Establish customer value strategies aligned with market needs
- Set and monitor KPI targets for pipeline and account penetration
- Conduct market and competitor analysis in the Defense sector
- Identify trends and opportunities for growth
- Drive development of marketing and promotional tools
- Support customer engagements and sustainability initiatives
- Evaluate new market opportunities across ABB’s offerings
- Identify new partnerships and business models in Defense
- Coordinate with divisions to enhance portfolio performance
- Support the Sustainability manager in implementing strategies
- Serve as the internal coordinator for Defense opportunities
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan
Learning & Development
- Learning & training opportunities
Childcare
- Children's Holiday Home
Mentorship & Coaching
- Personal coaching offers
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Business development for defense sector clients at global industrial technology provider, creating proposals for profitable growth. 5+ years in business development with German defense-sector experience required. Employee Stock Acquisition Plan, Children's Holiday Home.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree minimum
- 5+ years in business development, product marketing, or portfolio management
- Defense-sector experience in Germany
- Strong strategic and market intelligence skills
- Ability to identify trends and convert them into actionable go-to-market plans
- Expertise in Portfolio Management, Business Strategy, and Market Intelligence
- Solid knowledge of Regulation & Legal Compliance
- Familiarity with public/defense procurement processes in Germany
- Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
- Excellent communication skills in German and English
- High personal integrity and reliability
- Ability to work effectively nationwide in a hybrid/remote setup
- Ability to travel within Germany as needed
Tasks
- Lead business development projects for the Defense sector
- Coordinate internal efforts related to Defense topics
- Develop market positioning and offering strategies
- Build and expand ABB’s customer base in Defense
- Create proposals for profitable growth and differentiation
- Define and implement strategies for Defense segments and applications
- Establish customer value strategies aligned with market needs
- Set and monitor KPI targets for pipeline and account penetration
- Conduct market and competitor analysis in the Defense sector
- Identify trends and opportunities for growth
- Drive development of marketing and promotional tools
- Support customer engagements and sustainability initiatives
- Evaluate new market opportunities across ABB’s offerings
- Identify new partnerships and business models in Defense
- Coordinate with divisions to enhance portfolio performance
- Support the Sustainability manager in implementing strategies
- Serve as the internal coordinator for Defense opportunities
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan
Learning & Development
- Learning & training opportunities
Childcare
- Children's Holiday Home
Mentorship & Coaching
- Personal coaching offers
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Description
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