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Business Development Manager - Defense(m/w/x)
Description
In this role, you will spearhead business development for ABB's Defense sector in Germany, focusing on strategy, customer engagement, and market analysis. Your efforts will drive growth and innovation while ensuring alignment with customer needs and sustainability goals.
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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
Education
Work Experience
5 years
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
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 Manager - Defense(m/w/x)
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Description
In this role, you will spearhead business development for ABB's Defense sector in Germany, focusing on strategy, customer engagement, and market analysis. Your efforts will drive growth and innovation while ensuring alignment with customer needs and sustainability goals.
Let AI find the perfect jobs for you!
Upload your CV and Nejo AI will find matching job offers for you.
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
Education
Work Experience
5 years
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
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
About the Company
ABB AG
Industry
Other
Description
Das Unternehmen ist ein globaler Marktführer, der Industrien dabei unterstützt, effizienter und umweltfreundlicher zu arbeiten.
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