Key Account Manager Defense (m/w/d)

at  OHB System AG

We - MT Aerospace - are part of the OHB Space and Technology Group. As a leading international aerospace company, we develop, manufacture and test essential components for launcher programs such as Ariane, the U.S. Space Launch System (SLS) as well as commercial launcher systems, the Airbus fleet, spacecrafts, satellites and defense applications. Thanks to globally unique manufacturing technologies, we create high-performance products made of metal and fiber composites, such as large load-bearing structures and cryotanks, lightweight structures and fuel as well as pressure tanks that combine maximum performance with minimum weight. Especially our business areas of additive manufacturing, CFRP and hydrogen mobility make us a sought-after partner outside the aerospace sector as well. We currently employ around 600 people at our headquarter in Augsburg and at the launch site in Kourou (French Guiana).
Space. Far away for most - soon very close for you. Become part of an industry of visionaries and pioneers and make a valuable contribution as a Key Account Manager Defence (m/f/d) to help the European launcher Ariane and other international launchers take off.

Your Tasks

• Acquisition of new business in the defence sector (new customers and new products)
• Positioning the company as a system and component provider in the growth area of defence and establishing an industry network (air, naval and land systems)
• Development of a coherent strategy, creation of capture plans and roadmaps for technically scalable products tailored to customer needs
• Preparation of offers and conducting negotiations, management of internal sales processes, including expectation, offer and order planning in coordination with the service areas and the commercial area
• Attending customer meetings, preparing sales presentations
• Integrating market and customer requirements into the product and technology roadmap

Your Qualifications

• Completed technical studies, preferably specialising in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or similar
• Good knowledge of the German and European defence landscape, personal network desirable
• Entrepreneurial thinking with a strong customer focus and strong closing skills
• Good analytical skills with strengths in conceptualising and presenting complex issues
• Cooperative leadership style and strong coordination skills
• Convincing appearance in personal dialogue and presentations
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Confident in Microsoft Office applications, MS Project

We offer
Mobile working (according to the area of responsibility)
Flexible working hours and flexitime account
Attractive payment according to IG Metall collective agreement
35-hour week, 30 days annual leave and special leave days
Subject-specific training courses
In-house canteen
Employee parking spaces
Employee recommendation system
Benefits of a global group of companies combined with a familiar working atmosphere
Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. We are looking forward to your application (german or english) via our online tool.
If you have any questions, please contact career@mt-aerospace.de.
MT Aerospace AG
Human Resource

• Acquisition of new business in the defence sector (new customers and new products)
• Positioning the company as a system and component provider in the growth area of defence and establishing an industry network (air, naval and land systems)
• Development of a coherent strategy, creation of capture plans and roadmaps for technically scalable products tailored to customer needs
• Preparation of offers and conducting negotiations, management of internal sales processes, including expectation, offer and order planning in coordination with the service areas and the commercial area
• Attending customer meetings, preparing sales presentations
• Integrating market and customer requirements into the product and technology roadma