Avular logo

Business Development Manager — International (Drones & Robotics)

Avular

Eindhoven
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

International Business Development
Market Intelligence
Market Analysis
International Sales
Capture Management
Cross-Border Procurement
Strategic Growth
Competitive Analysis
Regulatory Analysis
Stakeholder Relationship Building
Government Sales
Corporate Sales
Autonomous Systems
Technical Communication
New Business Development
Dutch and English Fluency

Job Description

Location: Eindhoven (Strijp-T) | Hours: 40 hours per week | Frequent Travel Are you an analytical specialist with a passion for driving international sales in the drone sector? Do you thrive on mapping complex markets, spotting emerging technological patterns, and building long-term trust with global stakeholders? Avular builds mobile robotics and autonomous drone platforms that operate in the real world. We're expanding internationally, and we're looking for the specialist who will capture that market share and bridge our autonomous technology and the rigorous, long-term requirements of global corporates and governmental clients. This is a high-impact individual-contributor role for someone who prefers deep, hands-on commercial work over personnel management. 🚀 YOUR MISSION Market intelligence & analysis — map international markets with a data-driven approach, identifying where our technology solves unmet needs International hunting — lead expansion into new territories, focusing on high-level capture management for multi-year government and corporate programmes, not standard account maintenance Ecosystem positioning — build and maintain a high-value network across corporates, governmental institutions and system integrators Strategic growth — give the leadership team expert insight on market shifts, competitor landscapes and emerging regulatory requirements Presence & advocacy — represent Avular at international exhibitions and tech days, translating complex robotic capabilities into clear value propositions ⚡ WHO YOU ARE You're an established commercial specialist with an analytical mindset, at ease across government, industry and research environments. You take pride in deep subject-matter expertise, and you'd rather go deep as a specialist than manage a team. 6–10 years in business development, specifically within high-tech or aerospace A proven track record of managing international sales cycles and cross-border procurement Analytical and data-oriented: You spot early market signals and turn them into strategy Fluent in Dutch and English Strong technical affinity: You can hold your own with engineers discussing autonomous systems A hands-on self-starter who enjoys winning new business in high-stakes environments Willing to travel internationally regularly Nice to have Experience with AI-driven market-intelligence tools 🔥WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE At Avular, work meets play in the best possible way. We’re shaping the future of robotics, and we want you along for the ride. Here’s what’s waiting for you: Grow & Shine: Bring your vision and grow your career in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. We’ve Got You Covered: Salary based on experience level, a non-contributory pension scheme, and travel cost reimbursement. Share in Success: Benefit directly from company growth through our participation plan. Play Hard: Game nights, Friday drinks, epic team events, and celebrations. Recharge Your Way: 30 paid vacation days (plus national holidays) to unwind and explore. Fuel for Greatness: The best coffee, fresh fruit, and snacks to power your day. Innovation Central: Work at our brand-new office in Strijp-T, Eindhoven, a buzzing hub of cutting-edge ideas. 🤖WHO WE ARE At Avular, we’re on a mission to revolutionise robotics: “With gorgeous tech, we accelerate the creation of mobile robotic applications that shape a brighter future for all.” From our home base in Eindhoven, we design the tech behind autonomous robots, crafting drones and driving robots from scratch. Are you our new colleague? NB! Adding a motivation letter to your application would also be a big plus.

Core Responsibilities

Analyze international markets, identify opportunities for Avular’s autonomous robotics and drone technology, and lead expansion into new territories through high-stakes, multi-year government and corporate sales programmes. Build relationships with corporates, government institutions, and system integrators, advise leadership on market and regulatory developments, and represent Avular at international events.

Requirements

Candidates should have 6–10 years of business development experience in high-tech or aerospace, with a record of managing international sales cycles and cross-border procurement. They should be analytical, fluent in Dutch and English, technically comfortable discussing autonomous systems, willing to travel internationally, and motivated to win new business as an individual contributor.

Benefits

  • Non-Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Travel Cost Reimbursement
  • Company Participation Plan
  • 30 Paid Vacation Days
  • National Holidays
  • Coffee, Fresh Fruit, and Snacks
  • Team Events

About Avular

Industry: Robotics Engineering

Company size: 51-200 employees

Avular accelerates the creation of mobile robot applications that will shape a brighter future for all. By developing the core technology for autonomous robots and building our own drones and robots from the ground up, we developed the perfect tools to start your mobile robotic solution. By simplifying the implementation of robot development in practice we significantly reduce our partners' time-to-market and costs.

Added Today