Country & Business Development Lead - Germany
At a glance
Senior Business Development role at KBR. Leatherhead · full-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Find and develop fresh opportunities across Germany’s defence market
- Build lasting connections with government, military and industry contacts
- Support bids from initial positioning through completed proposal submissions
- Track market shifts, competitor moves and forthcoming defence programmes
- Keep the pipeline filled with qualified German opportunities
What you bring
- Deep military or defence-sector experience, including business development in German defence
- A strong Bundeswehr and defence-industry network
- Experience leading or supporting bids and proposals
- Fluent German plus working English, with strong influencing and stakeholder skills
Who this fits
You’ll suit a self-directed business developer who can work independently while contributing to an extended team. The role is Germany-based, primarily remote, with regular travel across Germany and occasional European travel. Bonn or Cologne office access is available depending on where you are and your travel needs.
From the employer
Title:
Country & Business Development Lead - GermanyThe Role
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Lead to drive growth for KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) business in Germany.
Working as part of an expanding European team, you will play a key role in identifying and shaping new opportunities, building strategic relationships, and positioning our organisation as a trusted partner to the Bundeswehr and wider defence community.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and develop new business opportunities within the German defence market
Build and maintain strong relationships with government, military and industry stakeholders
Lead and support bid activity, from early positioning through to proposal submission
Monitor market trends, competitor activity and upcoming programmes
Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities
What we Need
Extensive experience within the military / defence sector
Proven experience in business development within the German defence sector
Experience preferable within at least one area of MTS’s portfolio, such as logistics, sustainment, autonomy and/or air and missile defence
Strong network across the Bundeswehr and defence industry
Experience contributing to or leading bids and proposals
Fluent in German and working level proficiency in English
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Ability to work autonomously and as part of an extended team
Additional Information
Germany based (hybrid with travel across the country)
Opportunity to play a key role in a growing European business, ideal for a driven, entrepreneurial individual comfortable with working in a fast-pacing environment
Location
This is a hybrid role, primarily remote, with regular travel across Germany and occasional travel within Europe. Access to our Bonn/Cologne office is available depending on location and travel requirements. As our operations expand, additional office locations in Germany are expected.
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