On-site
SaaS
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🇨🇭 German/French
About this role
Do you want to contribute to Western resilience?
Do you want to protect people and critical infrastructure – ultimately saving lives?Do you want to work at the frontier of high-performance autonomous systems?Join us at CDDS to bring high-speed kinetic interceptor drones into the hands of armed forces, law enforcement agencies, and critical infrastructure operators.CDDS specialises in developing low-collateral kinetic interceptors designed to neutralise malicious drones (Mavic drones, FPV racing drones, and fast fixed-wing drones).
Our solutions are built for precision and safety, minimising risk to the surrounding area while effectively countering unauthorised or threatening unmanned aerial systems.
We work at the cutting edge of counter-drone technology, delivering reliable protection for critical assets and environments.Your MissionWe are looking for a Business Development Manager to help grow CDDS's business from Switzerland across selected European and global markets.
Your main focus will be identifying prospective customers and partners, opening new conversations, qualifying leads, and turning early interest into well-defined opportunities. Working closely with our engineering, product, operations, and leadership teams, you will connect customer needs with CDDS's capabilities and help build a strong, sustainable commercial pipeline.
What You'll DoHelp grow CDDS's business in selected European and global markets by building a healthy pipeline of prospective customers and partners.Research and identify relevant organisations, programmes, decision-makers, and potential partners across defence, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, and the wider security ecosystem.Generate and qualify leads through targeted outreach, procurement monitoring, referrals, industry networks, events, and inbound enquiries.Conduct initial discovery conversations to understand customer needs, stakeholders, timelines, budgets, and next steps, and document clear qualification criteria.Bui
Tools & Tech Stack
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Hybrid
Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
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