Brightsmith are partnering with an innovative technology business operating at the forefront of the defence and national security sector. Following a period of growth, they are looking to appoint a senior commercial leader to shape their international strategy and accelerate business across integral markets.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in expanding market presence, developing strategic partnerships, and securing major programmes with government and defence customers.

Key Responsibilities : Business Development - Defence, Aerospace, Automotive

- Develop and execute the international business development and export strategy.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities across global defence and government markets.
- Build and maintain senior relationships with government, military, OEM and industry stakeholders.
- Lead strategic capture activities from opportunity identification through to contract award.
- Develop sovereign industrial partnerships and support market access strategies in priority regions.
- Work closely with engineering, programme and executive teams to align customer needs with technology roadmaps.




- Represent the business at customer engagements, industry events and international exhibitions.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing commercial team as the business continues to scale.

Experience Required: Business Development - Defence, Aerospace, Automotive

- Proven success delivering international business development or sales growth within the defence, aerospace or national security sectors.
- Experience winning complex, high-value government or defence programmes.
- Strong understanding of export markets, government procurement and strategic partnerships.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders across industry, military and government organisations.
- Commercial leadership experience within complex technology or engineering environments.
- Experience developing long-term growth strategies and leading opportunities through the full sales lifecycle.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required. Majority of time needs to be spend in Europe.

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📌 Business development manager (España)
🏢 Brightsmith
📍 España