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European Marketing & Business Development Manager (Defense Simulation)

Amsterdam, NetherlandsFull-time2026-08-03 → 2026-10-08

Core

Lead growth initiatives and expand market footprint within NATO-aligned European defense markets for simulation and training solutions.

Role type

Senior Business Development Manager (Defense)

Builds

Strategic relationships with defense ministries, armed forces, and prime contractors; new business opportunities in simulation and training.

Domain

Defense industry, simulation, training systems

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Business development strategy, tender management, negotiation, market intelligence, stakeholder relationship management, commercial acumen

Preferred skills

Defense industry experience, simulation/training domain knowledge, additional European languages

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop and execute business development and market penetration strategies across Europe; Identify, qualify, and pursue new opportunities with defense ministries, armed forces, and prime contractors; Build and maintain strong relationships with NATO stakeholders, procurement bodies, and industry partners; Lead tender processes, proposals, and negotiations; Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and conferences; Collaborate with internal teams (R&D, product, delivery) to align solutions with customer requirements; Provide market intelligence, competitor analysis, and strategic insights; Support marketing activities including positioning, messaging, and campaign execution in the region. (via careerplan.io/jobs/47-006-53-A60-C2-509-european-marketing-business-development-manager-defense-simulation-at-bagira)