Business Development Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for a commercially driven and technically skilled Business Development Manager to drive business growth, develop new market opportunities, and strengthen strategic customer relationships within the photonics industry.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include identifying and acquiring new customers, developing existing key accounts, and expanding our market presence across the Safety & Security market, including defense.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate combines a strong understanding of photonics technologies with excellent commercial skills, a customer-oriented mindset, and the ability to build long-term strategic partnerships.

Requirements

• At least five years of professional experience in a comparable position in business development or sales within the optics & photonics industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Electronics, Mechanical, or other science majors, or a proven experience previously selling and supporting similar technical solutions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team player and works well in complex, cross-functional, global situations
• Self-motivated, self-managing team player
• Customer-oriented mindset in addition to top-tier negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with others in a global management matrix structure
• Knowledge of German language a plus