(Junior) Relations Manager (m/f/d)

Now is a defining moment for European defence. The European Union is increasing its efforts to strengthen defence capabilities across Member States through new policy initiatives, collaborative programmes and funding instruments. This creates significant opportunities for innovative defence technologies and trusted industry partners. In this role, you will support Quantum Systems’ engagement within the European Union ecosystem, by identifying business opportunities, supporting engagement in European initiatives and programmes and contributing to the growth of our governmental and institutional business. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence how cutting-edge unmanned systems are integrated into Europe's evolving defence and security landscape. What is your Day to Day Mission: Identify business opportunities arising from European defence initiatives, programmes, funding instruments and procurement frameworks. Support Quantum Systems' engagement in European defence initiatives, programmes and funding instruments. Contribute to business development activities, opportunity qualification and pipeline growth across assigned markets. Represent Quantum Systems at relevant meetings, workshops, conferences and industry events related to programmes and funding instruments. Monitor EU defence policies, programmes and market developments to identify opportunities and risks. Support the development of strategic partnerships and consortium opportunities across the European defence ecosystem. Manage day-to-day sales operations, including CRM maintenance and proposal development together with our Bid and Solution teams. What you bring to the team: Initial experience in the governmental, defence, security or European institutional environment, ideally combined with business development or stakeholder engagement activities. Ability to work autonomously, take initiative and proactively develop strategic opportunities across the European defence and security ecosystem. Fluency in English and French Willingness to travel up to 50%. Bonus: An established network within the European Union Institutions or defense procurement community and experience engaging with EU-funded programmes, European defence initiatives or public procurement frameworks. Why Quantum-Systems: We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus. We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary. We push limits, think outside-the-box and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data. We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth. Our benefits: Company pension scheme: We support you so that you can already make provisions for later. Flexible working hours: With trust-based working hours, you are not only responsible for your working hours, but also for your work-life balance. Mobile Work: If things get a little busy in the office, you have the option to work remotely one flexible day per week to create the right balance. Stay active: With EGYM Wellpass, you get access to thousands of fitness and sports facilities — and of course, we subsidize the membership. Bike-Leasing: We support you in staying environmentally mobile and healthy. Corporate Benefits: Your opportunity for attractive offers and discounts from well-known suppliers and brands, e.g. Adidas, Apple, Expedia. Employee events: We not only want to grow together, but also celebrate our successes together. About us: Quantum Systems specialises in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). The company’s range of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sUAS are built to maximize range and versatility and to provide operators with a seamless user experience. By integrating cutting-edge software capabilities, like edge computing and real-time AI-powered data processing, Quantum Systems is building next-generation UAS for clients in defence, security, public sectors. Our commitment: We are an open-minded company that not only values diversity, but actively promotes it. Regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability, we firmly believe that the diversity of our employees is an essential part of our success. At our company, every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. We believe that our differences enrich us and help us to find creative solutions and generate innovative ideas. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential.