Business Development Lead - Germany

Country & Business Development Lead - Germany The Role

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Lead to drive growth for K ’s Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) business in Germany. Working as part of an expanding European team, you will play a key role in identifying and shaping new opportunities, building strategic relationships, and positioning our organisation as a trusted partner to the Bundeswehr and wider defence community.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the German defence market
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government, military and industry stakeholders
• Lead and support bid activity, from early positioning through to proposal submission
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and upcoming programmes
• Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities

• Extensive experience within the military / defence sector
• Proven experience in business development within the German defence sector
• Experience preferable within at least one area of MTS’s portfolio, such as logistics, sustainment, autonomy and/or air and missile defence
• Strong network across the Bundeswehr and defence industry
• Experience contributing to or leading bids and proposals
• Fluent in German and working level proficiency in English
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of an extended team

• Germany based (hybrid with travel across the country)
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing European business, ideal for a driven, entrepreneurial individual comfortable with working in a fast‑pacing environment

This is a hybrid role, primarily remote, with regular travel across Germany and occasional travel within Europe. Access to our Bonn/Cologne office is available depending on location and travel requirements. As our operations expand, additional office locations in Germany are expected.