Business Development Manager - Defence and Aerospace (Europe)

Job description

This role is based in Berlin, Germany. Who we are: New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is New Zealand’s international business development agency. We help ambitious New Zealand companies grow internationally by providing deep market insight, commercial expertise and global connections. What you’ll be doing: We’re seeking a Business Development Manager (BDM) to strengthen NZTE’s support for New Zealand Defence and Aerospace companies targeting Europe. You will work across the European market to help New Zealand companies enter, scale and succeed in complex Defence and Aerospace environments, including engagement with primes, procurement bodies, and defence ecosystems. While this role will build a customer portfolio over time, the initial focus is on sector leadership, commercial delivery and capability uplift - working closely with NZTE BDMs in Germany, France, and wider Europe, to bring deep sector insight and practical market know‑how into customer engagements. This role is hands‑on, delivery‑focused and commercially grounded with a strong sector specialisation overlay. We are looking for proven hands-on execution. In line with NZTE’s standard BDM responsibilities, you will: P...