Director, Business Development - Germany
Loft Orbital SolutionsGermany
Posted January 22, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Loft: Space Made Simple. Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and flexible way to deploy missions in orbit.
Job Description
We are looking for a Director, Business Development to join our team in Germany. As the first Business Development Director in Germany, you will play a pivotal role in our European growth strategy. You will be responsible for driving customer acquisition and strategic partnerships across the German ecosystem, including government agencies and commercial space players.
Requirements
- 7+ years of sales, business development, or strategic partnerships experience across the commercial space, aerospace, or defense sectors.
- Demonstrated success in capturing new business across the German space and defense landscape, including customer procurement cycles and key players.
- Experience selling complex technical solutions (ideally in space, aerospace, or defense applications).
- Understanding of the operating practices of European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission (EC)
- Experience leading and/or contributing to RFP responses
- Effective professional communication skills; Fluency in German and English is required (both spoken and written)
- Passion for the space industry and a desire to be part of a fast-paced, mission-driven team.
Benefits
- Equity
- Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT)
- Flexible working hours
- Health and life insurance
- Lunch Vouchers
- Cross-office travel opportunities
- Company and team off-sites and events
