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Senior Business Developer Manager

PREZIS

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

Key Skills

Business Development
Sales Strategy
International Sales
Opportunity Qualification
Capture Strategy
Account Planning
Defense Industry Networking
Stakeholder Management
Military Customer Engagement
Strategic Partnerships
Commercial Negotiation
Sales Pipeline Management
Sales Forecasting
Market Intelligence
Defense Procurement
English Communication

Job Description

Join PREZIS If you are driven by an entrepreneurial mindset, a strong defense network and the persistence to turn opportunities into contracts, we encourage you to apply. PREZIS operates within the defense industry and focuses on advanced solutions in the fields of Counter-UAS (C-UAS), Electronic Warfare (EW), Predictive Analysis, and Precision Strike. In a rapidly evolving international environment, we work every day on technologies that truly matter. As PREZIS continues to expand internationally, we are looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to take ownership of our strategic commercial growth. Job Description As a Senior Business Development Manager, you operate at the intersection of strategy, business development and sales. You identify emerging requirements, build relationships with armed forces, ministries of defense, primes and system integrators, and position PREZIS early — often before a formal tender exists. This is a field-oriented, highly autonomous role: we expect you to spend significant time with customers and partners internationally, in markets that may include Europe, Ukraine, the Middle East and Asia. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Capture Further develop and execute PREZIS' international sales and business development strategy. Identify new markets, programs and strategic opportunities ahead of formal tenders. Qualify and prioritize opportunities based on market potential, probability of success and strategic fit. Own major opportunities from early engagement through to contract signature, building account plans and capture strategies. Stakeholder Management Build and maintain senior-level relationships with armed forces, ministries of defense, government organizations, defense primes and system integrators. Engage directly with military end users to understand operational requirements. Develop strategic partnerships that strengthens PREZIS' market position. Commercial Execution Lead commercial discussions, negotiations and customer engagements. Coordinate demonstrations, trials and workshops together with the technical team. Develop and maintain an accurate international pipeline and forecast. Represent PREZIS at major international defense exhibitions and conferences. Strategic Contribution Work closely with the CEO, COO, CFO, technical teams and Tender Manager to develop winning propositions. Monitor defense spending, procurement programs and geopolitical developments, translating them into clear market intelligence and commercial recommendations for the leadership team. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in sales, business development, capture or a similar commercial role. Proven track record selling complex solutions, preferably within defense, security, aerospace or high-tech. Strong existing network within the defense ecosystem. Excellent understanding of long, complex defense sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders within the customer's decision-making unit. Highly autonomous and entrepreneurial; comfortable operating with limited structure. Excellent command of English, both spoken and written. Willingness to travel internationally on a frequent basis. Employment Type This position is a permanent, full-time role. We Offer A key role in PREZIS' international growth, with direct access to the leadership team. The opportunity to build new markets and strategic partnerships from the ground up. Work on high-impact, real-world defense capabilities. Significant responsibility and autonomy. Competitive employment conditions. As part of the selection process, a pre-employment screening will be conducted. Interested? Do you have the network, commercial drive and defense experience to identify opportunities, open doors and turn them into contracts? We would like to hear from you. Please send your motivation letter and CV.

Core Responsibilities

Develop PREZIS's international sales strategy, identify and qualify strategic opportunities, and lead major defense sales opportunities from early engagement through contract signature. Build senior relationships with military and government stakeholders, manage commercial negotiations and pipeline forecasts, coordinate customer demonstrations, and provide market intelligence to leadership.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of experience in sales, business development, capture, or a similar commercial role, with a proven record selling complex solutions; defense, security, aerospace, or high-tech experience is preferred. Candidates should have a strong defense network, understand complex defense sales cycles, be entrepreneurial and autonomous, communicate excellently in English, and be willing to travel internationally frequently.

Benefits

  • Competitive Employment Conditions

About PREZIS

Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing

Company size: 11-50 employees

PREZIS is the connective layer between sensing, identifying, and acting, transforming complex data into timely decisions and effective outcomes. By integrating AI-driven analytics with advanced intervention capabilities, we reduce the time from detection to action. This enables organizations to respond faster, with greater accuracy and confidence, in dynamic and high-stakes environments. Modern security challenges demand unity between awareness, understanding and action.

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