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We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to support the expansion of Akkodis in the Defence and Aerospace sector in the Czech Republic. The role focuses on building strategic partnerships with defence organizations, aerospace companies, and public institutions while developing opportunities in European Defence Fund (EDF) / ERA funding programs and NATO projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing Akkodis as a trusted engineering and technology partner for defence and aerospace programs in the region. Akkodis is a global digital engineering and technology consulting company with over 50,000 engineers worldwide delivering services across aerospace, defence, mobility, software, and digital transformation.
Job Responsibility
Develop and execute business development strategy for Defence & Aerospace in the Czech Republic
Identify and pursue opportunities with Czech defence companies, Aerospace OEMs and Tier suppliers, Government and public sector institutions, Research organizations and universities
Build relationships with key stakeholders within NATO programs and agencies, European defence initiatives and funding programs (EDF / ERA / Horizon Europe)
Support preparation of consortiums and proposals for European defence funding projects
Identify opportunities for Akkodis engineering services including systems engineering, testing & validation, software engineering, digital engineering and simulation, embedded systems and cybersecurity
Develop strategic partnerships with local industrial partners and integrators
Collaborate with Akkodis delivery teams across Europe to build competitive solutions
Manage the full sales cycle from opportunity identification to contract signature
Requirements
Proven experience in business development or sales in Defence or Aerospace industry
Strong understanding of European defence funding programs (EDF, ERA, Horizon Europe or similar)
Experience with NATO-related projects, procurement, or agencies
Strong network within the Czech defence and aerospace ecosystem
Experience building international project consortiums
Ability to sell engineering services or technology solutions
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Fluent in Czech and English
Nice to have
Experience working with defence companies, system integrators or engineering service providers
Knowledge of EU defence innovation programs and funding mechanisms
Understanding of defence procurement processes and industrial cooperation
What we offer
Contribution for changing residence
Cafeteria - individual benefit system
Free language / soft skills / hard skills training courses
Joint company events: sports and social
Extra week of paid vacation
Financial reward for loyalty
Meal vouchers
Financial reward for employee referral or extra time off
Multisport card
Interest-free employee loans
Flexible working hours - on Fridays, the core working time is shortened to 1:00 PM