Sales & Marketing Specialist

About Solenix and our qualities Solenix is a privately owned and international company providing engineering and consulting services in the space market, with branches in Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. We are known for high-quality services, user-oriented solutions, reliable partnerships and constructive collaboration. Our customers include space agencies such as ESA, EUMETSAT and DLR, as well as large private sector companies. Solenix is specialized in distributed systems and client applications and applies modern technologies with a focus on high-performing, robust and light solutions. Why should you apply? Solenix is a group of motivated, dynamic and creative people who enjoy high-quality work, as well as a relaxed and flexible work atmosphere. You can expect a friendly working environment, exciting and challenging projects and varied team events. Solenix focuses on solution-oriented and innovative approaches. Job Description We are looking for a Sales & Marketing Specialist to drive the commercial growth of our space software product portfolio from our office in Porto, Portugal. Sales is at the heart of this role: you will prospect and qualify new customers, develop opportunities through the sales funnel and convert them into business. You will complement this with marketing activities: Your market research and insights will shape our products and how we bring them to the space market. You will engage directly with customers and key actors in the space industry, building lasting relationships and representing Solenix at events and conferences across Europe and beyond. This role offers great potential for career development. Beyond our existing and future products, it is a stepping stone into business development and sales across the Solenix group, and an opportunity to play an active part in accelerating Solenix's growth and development in Portugal. Your key responsibilities include: Identify, prospect and qualify leads in B2B settings, and develop opportunities through the sales funnel to closing Engage with customers, partners and other actors in the space industry to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships Represent Solenix at conferences and industry events Support the preparation of offers, proposals and commercial material together with our technical and business teams Research the space software market, gather customer and competitor insights, and translate them into actionable recommendations that shape our product portfolio and roadmaps Be part of marketing and communication campaigns for our software products across digital channels (website, social media, newsletters, webinars) Contribute to the creation of marketing materials such as product presentations, brochures, datasheets, demo videos and website content Track and report the performance of sales activities and marketing campaigns, and continuously refine our approach based on the results Collaborate closely with product development teams and division head to align market feedback, positioning and product evolution Essential qualifications and experience University degree or equivalent education in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or a related discipline Minimum 2 years of professional experience in B2B sales, business development or marketing, with demonstrated customer-facing sales experience Good knowledge and understanding of software sales processes and value propositions Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English Hands-on experience with digital marketing tools (e.g. CRM systems, sales intelligence, engagement platforms, marketing automation) Experience with marketing channels including social media, e-mail marketing, web analytics Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging customers and stakeholders at all levels Willingness and availability to travel regularly (4-6 times a year) to attend events and conferences Ability to work independently and as part of a team Other desirable qualifications and experience Experience in or strong interest in the space industry, or another high-tech/engineering-driven sector Content creation skills, including graphic design and social media engagement Knowledge of SEO/SEM and paid digital campaigns Experience organising events, exhibitions or webinars Portuguese or other European language skills Work Location Porto, Portugal The position follows a hybrid working model with a combination of on-site work at and remote working. Regular on-site presence in Porto is required depending on operational needs.