Business Development Manager – EV & Defence Batteries | Germany (Remote) | €120k DOE + Commission

Business Development Manager – Defence & UAV Battery Systems | Germany (Remote) | €120k DOE + Commission

Essential Requirement:

Candidates must have direct commercial experience selling lithium-ion battery cells, modules, packs or bespoke battery systems into drones/UAVs, unmanned systems, defence or closely related specialist applications, alongside an established network of relevant OEMs, manufacturers or systems integrators.

General EV battery sales experience without exposure to these specialist markets, or experience primarily within utility-scale BESS, renewable energy or grid storage, will not be sufficient for this position.

Location: Germany (Berlin preferred, open nationwide)

Working Arrangement: Remote / Flexible + European Travel

Salary: Up to €120,000 Base DOE + Uncapped Commission

Industry: Lithium-Ion Batteries | Defence | Drones & UAVs | Unmanned Systems | Robotics

The Opportunity

EVEREC is exclusively supporting an established European manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion battery technology in the appointment of a Business Development Manager to drive commercial growth across Germany and the wider European market.

The company designs and manufactures high-performance battery cells, modules, packs and bespoke battery systems for specialist applications including defence, drones/UAVs, unmanned systems, robotics, aerospace and advanced mobility.

This opportunity is suited to an experienced battery industry sales professional with established customer relationships across these specialist markets.

The focus is on securing new OEM partnerships, leveraging existing industry networks and developing commercial opportunities across Germany and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business with OEMs, UAV/drone manufacturers, defence technology companies and systems integrators across Germany and Europe.
• Develop commercial opportunities for lithium-ion battery cells, modules, packs and bespoke battery systems.
• Leverage existing relationships within defence, UAVs, unmanned systems, robotics and specialist battery applications to generate new opportunities.
• Proactively target new customers, develop sales pipelines and convert opportunities into commercial agreements.
• Manage the complete sales cycle, from initial prospecting and technical discussions through to quotations, negotiations and contract closure.
• Work closely with engineering teams to understand customer requirements and develop application-specific battery solutions.
• Build long-term relationships with technical, procurement and commercial decision-makers.
• Represent the business at customer meetings, industry exhibitions and relevant events across Europe.

Essential Requirements

• Direct B2B sales experience selling lithium-ion battery cells, modules, packs or custom-engineered battery systems.
• Existing commercial experience selling battery products into UAVs/drones, unmanned systems, defence, robotics, aerospace or closely related specialist applications.
• Established relationships with relevant OEMs, manufacturers, systems integrators or technical decision-makers within these markets.
• Proven track record of generating new business, securing new customers and closing commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery technology, including battery performance, energy density, cell chemistry and application-specific requirements.
• Experience managing technical sales processes and collaborating with engineering teams.
• A proactive, commercially driven approach, with the ability to independently develop new markets and customer relationships.
• Fluent German and professional working English.
• Based in Germany and willing to travel across Europe.

Highly Desirable

• Previous experience working for a specialist lithium-ion battery manufacturer or battery pack supplier.
• Direct commercial relationships with defence contractors, drone/UAV manufacturers or autonomous systems developers.
• Experience selling bespoke or high-performance battery packs for demanding technical applications.
• Experience supplying battery technology into defence or dual-use programmes.
• Established customer relationships across European aerospace, robotics or advanced mobility markets.

What's on Offer

• Base salary up to €120,000 DOE, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
• Uncapped commission scheme.
• Fully remote and flexible working arrangements.
• European travel and attendance at relevant industry events.
• Direct access to senior commercial leadership and technical engineering teams.
• Significant autonomy to develop new markets, win OEM customers and build long-term commercial partnerships.
• Opportunity to represent specialist European battery technology within rapidly developing defence and unmanned systems markets.

Interested?

If you have direct experience selling lithium-ion battery products into UAVs, defence, unmanned systems or closely related specialist applications, alongside an established OEM network and a strong track record in new business development, I'd be interested in speaking with you.

Apply via LinkedIn or email dan.avila@everec.co.uk for a confidential discussion.