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About Alta Ares Alta Ares is an air defense Neoprime. We build AI-guided interceptors to counter drones and cruise missiles, along with the software platform that powers them. Our customers are NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions, and our systems are regularly deployed during live exercises and operational demonstrations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Founded in 2024, we have grown to 90 people, raised over $60M, and increased revenue 40× this year. We are now entering a new phase of international expansion, industrial scaling, fundraising, and product development. Role & Mission Defense Sales & Business Development Own the sales pipeline across the German MOD, procurement agencies, and armed forces Lead qualification, opportunity shaping, proposal management, and contract negotiations Identify and drive multi-million programs across ISR, C-UAS, autonomy, and AI Establish a repeatable sales motion with clear forecasting and metrics Convert tactical demos and pilot deployments into scalable contracts Customer & Partner Relationships Build trusted relationships with military users, procurement officers, and program managers Engage with primes, neoprimes, integrators, and defense engineering firms Develop and manage channel partnerships where relevant Conduct regular on-site visits, field demos, and customer workshops across Europe Market Expansion & Strategic Development Map European defense markets: budgets, procurement cycles, capability gaps Shape requirements for upcoming tenders and influence capability roadmaps Provide competitive intelligence and product feedback to engineering & founders Support localization strategies for key European countries Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with Engineering, Product, and Operations teams to align demos, deployments, and delivery Help refine pricing strategy, sales collateral, and customer-facing documentation Contribute to showcasing Alta Ares at major defense exhibitions (Eurosatory, DSEI, MSPO, IDEX, etc.) , Anduril, Helsing, Palantir, Shield AI, or equivalent) Deep understanding of defense procurement cycles and bidding processes Demonstrated ability to close complex deals in multi-stakeholder environments Experience working with drones, C-UAS, ISR, AI autonomy, or adjacent systems is a major plus Skills & Qualities Strong hunter profile with resilience and deal-making mindset Ability to translate technical capabilities into operational value Excellent relationship-building with military and technical stakeholders High integrity, discretion, and understanding of security culture Entrepreneurial spirit: able to operate in fast-moving, resource-efficient environments Bilingual in German and English.

Defense Sales - Germany (H/F)

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Defense Sales - Germany (H/F)

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