Join to apply for the Sales Director (all genders) role at VÆRIDION 3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Your mission In this role, you will work closely with the VP of Commercial, leading acquisitions and negotiations, and drafting contracts with customers and partners to facilitate deal closures. You will represent the company externally and advocate for the customer internally. Additionally, you will provide guidance and mentorship to the technical sales managers. Your Day-to-Day Lead the sales process, manage acquisitions, draft contracts, and negotiate with customers. Maintain and manage the sales pipeline, driving customers through the process. Represent the company in external meetings and trade shows. Act as the company's representative in customer meetings and industry events. Gather customer insights and relay them internally to align product development with customer needs. Represent the customers at company meetings. Develop the sales team and sales process to make it as efficient as possible. Translate engineering perspectives into value-added features for customers and communicate customer needs back to engineering. Guide and mentor technical sales managers, building and developing the sales team with necessary functions and training. Your profile Educational background in Aerospace Engineering, business school, or a related field. Proven experience of at least 10+ years in a similar role. Practical experience with CRM systems, specifically Salesforce. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Hands-on mentality with high empathy, attention to detail, and integrity. Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus. Why us? Be part of an ambitious team shaping the future of aviation. Enjoy flexible working hours based on ownership and trust. Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership for your health. Participate in our success with virtual stock options. Work in Munich or Delft, with access to modern facilities or proximity to TU Delft. Enhance your professional and personal growth through independent projects. Join social events and retreats such as cooking, game nights, and sports. About Us VÆRIDION is a fast-growing deep tech start-up based in Munich, Germany, focused on developing electric aircraft for Zero emission regional flights, aiming for certification by 2030. Our goal is to create a cleaner, cheaper, and more efficient microliner for short-haul and regional air mobility. #J-18808-Ljbffr