Key Account Manager Space Portfolio (m/f/d)

Thales Group

Stuttgart, Germany
10+ years in defense or space sales
Experience with institutional customers
German market knowledge required
The role focuses on driving Thales Alenia Space's growth in Germany by leading sales and business development efforts within the national space and defense sectors

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on driving Thales Alenia Space's growth in Germany by leading sales and business development efforts within the national space and defense sectors.
  • Candidates will be responsible for building strong relationships with the German Ministry of Defence and key agencies to secure large-scale satellite system projects like Galileo.
  • The position requires coordinating complex proposal submissions, managing bid shaping activities, and nurturing local industrial partnerships to ensure successful business capture.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on driving Thales Alenia Space's growth in Germany by leading sales and business development efforts within the national space and defense sectors.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years in defense or space sales
  • Experience with institutional customers
  • German market knowledge required
  • Defense procurement and tendering expertise
  • Space infrastructure technical understanding

Nice-to-have

  • MBA degree preferred
  • Strong industrial partnership building
  • Export control compliance familiarity
  • Internal cross-team collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or Business
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant sales experience
  • At least 5 years engaging with institutional customers
  • Solid understanding of satellite communications and ground segments

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