Business Development Manager, Military Aviation

    Robin Radar

    Delft
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    About this role

    Drive sales growth and protect critical sites – translate account needs into high-impact radar solutions .As our Business Development Manager, you manage and expand our portfolio of key customers in Military Aviation, for the implementation of bird-strike prevention and wildlife management radar technology at air bases and airfields.

    As a secondary priority, counter drone protection for the same market segment (Military Aviation) is handled by this role. You work side-by-side with Sales, Tech Sales, Service and Support, and Marketing – turning complex customer

    requirements into realistic proposals and closing strategic contracts. Reporting to the Head of Sales, you are the main point of contact for world-wide accounts (excl. North America) and play a direct role in protecting military assets, airspace and infrastructure.

    What you'll doBusiness Development, Account management and relationship building: Serve as the main point of contact for assigned global customers. Build long-lasting relationships, establish structured account plans, and ensure successful delivery on every order.Sales generation and contract negotiation: Target new prospects while growing our existing customer base.

    Advise clients on complex radar applications, negotiate terms, and close new and renewal contracts to exceed annual sales targets.Pipeline growth and global outreach: Drive sales opportunities through virtual and in-person meetings and/or live demonstrations with key stakeholders.

    Represent Robin Radar Systems at international trade shows, conferences, and marketing events to expand our lead pipeline.Commercial forecasting and performance tracking: Monitor periodic key metrics, including sales results, customer profitability, and annual forecasts.

    Deliver accurate reporting to ensure long-term business alignment and steady growth.Cross-functional collaboration: Consult internally with Project Management, Bid Ops, Tech Sales, and Quality. Follow up on enquiries promptly to ensure customer

    Tools & Tech Stack

    Outreach

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Outbound-Heavy

    Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Negotiation·Required skill
    Account Management·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Proposals & business cases1–2/week
    Pipeline managementDaily

    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

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    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.

    Tags

    Commercial
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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research Robin Radar's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
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