CDI - Responsable Commercial(e) France & International Défense / Spatial (F/H)
Arianespace / ArianeGroupLes Mureaux · full time · Senior
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What this role is
ArianeGroup seeks an experienced commercial leader to develop strategic sales opportunities across Europe and internationally in the defense and space sectors. This role suits someone with deep expertise in complex B2B defense sales, government procurement cycles, and space domain awareness who can navigate technical negotiations and geopolitical considerations.
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What they ask for
Required
- 10+ years commercial development experience in defense/space sectors
- engineering degree or equivalent in international relations or defense studies
- ability to translate complex technical capabilities into value propositions
- experience with long strategic sales cycles and government/institutional procurement
- knowledge of space surveillance actors and capabilities (SSA/SDA)
- understanding of sovereign and geopolitical issues in space surveillance development
- familiarity with defense ecosystems (French DGA, foreign ministries, NATO, etc.)
- knowledge of export regulations and ITAR
Nice to have
- ability to interact with senior decision-makers and sector influencers
- entrepreneurial spirit and comfort with high-level challenges
- cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills