Business Development Manager - Germany or UK based (m/w/d)

At Alpine Eagle, we are specialists in defence, aerospace engineering, and machine learning, developing the first airborne, swarm-based system designed to counter the increasing drone threat. Recent global conflicts highlight the disruptive potential drones pose to civilian and military security, underscoring the urgency of advanced air-to-air solutions. Our aim is to ensure governments and institutions dedicated to personal freedom and the rule of law have access to state-of-the-art protective technologies.

We are looking for a meticulous and analytical Business Development Manager to support our strategic growth initiatives across multiple markets. In this role, you will focus on core business development operations, conducting in-depth analyses, managing bids and proposals, and driving operational effectiveness in partnership with senior leadership.

🎯 How you will make an impact:

• Perform rigorous market analyses, competitor benchmarking, and opportunity assessments to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare detailed proposals, bids, reports, and presentations, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate and manage business development activities, including tracking leads, pipeline management, and performance reporting.
• Support the senior leadership and country-specific BD leads with strategic insights derived from thorough data-driven analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and legal, ensuring cohesive and competitive submissions for bids and contracts.
• Continuously refine business development processes, incorporating best practices and leveraging relevant tools and methodologies.

✅ What you need to be successful:

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in business development or other business-focused role (e.g., consulting), market analysis, or proposal writing roles.
• Proven analytical, research, and presentation skills, with an ability to synthesize complex information clearly and effectively.
• Highly proficient in creating compelling reports, bid submissions, presentations, and other strategic documentation.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and presentation tools, including MS Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant CRM platforms.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages (particularly German) are beneficial.
• Experience or familiarity with defence, aerospace, or UAV technology sectors is advantageous but not essential.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving scale-up environments, demonstrating adaptability and a proactive approach.

We particularly value analytical rigour, clarity of thought, and operational effectiveness in this role, helping Alpine Eagle achieve ambitious growth objectives.

Alpine Eagle is committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from individuals of all ethnicities, genders, religions, disabilities, ages, and sexual identities.