Business Development Representative — VIE Germany

Munich, Remote. Posted a month ago

The role

This VIE will support early-stage commercial development in Germany. You will map the defence ecosystem, build first-contact relationships, and support the Account Manager Germany.

What you will do

Map Germany's defence industrial landscape
Identify partnership and integration opportunities
Track German defence policy and procurement priorities
Produce regular market intelligence reports
Initiate and develop first-contact relationships with target accounts
Support the preparation of partner-facing materials and briefings
Qualify opportunities and escalate prospects to the Account Manager Germany
Represent Alta Ares at key German defence events
Serve as the operational bridge between Munich and Paris HQ
Coordinate logistics for partner visits, demos, and leadership trips

Required qualifications

0–3 years of experience
Background in business development, international relations, political science, engineering, or a related field
German fluency
English fluency
Genuine interest in defence technology, European security, and Germany's defence industrial ecosystem
Organised, proactive, and comfortable building relationships from scratch
Culturally agile

Nice to have

Prior exposure to Germany (studies, internship, or work experience)
French is a meaningful plus

Before you apply

French or EU nationality is mandatory
Aged 18 to 28 at mission start
No prior VIE with the same company

About the company

Alta Ares is an air defense Neoprime that builds AI-guided interceptors and a software platform. Founded in 2024, the company has 90 people and serves NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions.