Business Development Manager (m/f/d)

Role summary

Business Development Manager (m/f/d) is a full-time role at HyImpulse - Career in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (hybrid). Posted 2026-10-20. Experience level: 5-10.

Job title

Business Development Manager (m/f/d)

Company

HyImpulse - Career

Location

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Work arrangement

hybrid

Employment type

full-time

Category

Sales

Experience level

5-10

Date posted

2026-10-20

Job description

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end business-development activity for NRW-based accounts, including institutional customers (MoD, DLR) and commercial primes/suppliers

Represent HyImpulse at regional industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build the company's visibility and pipeline in the region

Support proposal development and win-strategy discussions alongside the Bid Manager, contributing customer insight and relationship context

Identify and qualify new business opportunities within the NRW region, feeding them into the broader capture and bid process

Track and report on account status, pipeline health, and relationship risk to the Head of BD and CEO on a regular basis

Help coordinate cross-functional support (engineering, legal, commercial) needed to advance and close NRW opportunities

Support internal business-development activities that prepare the company for commercial operations

Site leadership duties, such as leading branch setup

Basic Qualification

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in business, engineering, or a related field

Demonstrated business-development or sales experience in an aerospace, defence, or other B2G/B2B environment

Strong relationship-building and account-management skills, with a track record of growing and retaining key accounts

Comfortable operating with broad autonomy in a small, fast-growing branch-office setting

Strong communication and presentation skills, able to represent HyImpulse credibly to institutional and commercial stakeholders

Fluent German and English, both suitable for client-facing communication and internal reporting

Desired Experience

Existing network within the NRW aerospace/defence ecosystem (DLR, BMVg, regional primes and suppliers)

Prior experience in the space, launch-services, or broader aerospace sector

Experience helping stand up or grow a regional office or new business unit

Familiarity with German institutional procurement processes

Willingness and interest in taking on the formal Site Leader role for the NRW branch, if selected

A generalist, adaptable working style, comfortable covering gaps across BD, proposal support, and account management as the branch scales

Benefits

€50 monthly Spendit Card – because it’s the little extras that make a difference

Christmas bonus on top

Job bike leasing for a sporty and sustainable commute

€60 gift for special occasions (birthday, wedding, birth of a child)

Mobility allowance – because a good workday starts on the way there

Regular team events – from Christmas parties to adventure offsites

30 days of vacation to fully recharge

Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm

1 day of remote work per week

Free coffee, tea & water – fuel for big ideas

Open, respectful feedback culture at eye level

Personal development opportunities through trainings, coaching & language courses

Buddy program with structured onboarding, including a welcome package

A diverse and inspiring startup environment , where talented people from over 16 nations collaborate to build something extraordinary Hands-on involvement across end-to-end development processes in a fast-growing New Space startup

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Equal Employment Opportunity

HyImpulse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age or disability.

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About us

HyImpulse is developing launch vehicles based on innovative hybrid propulsion technology and is constantly pushing boundaries beyond the limits within multiple disciplines to provide competitive low-cost and sustainable access to space. We are looking for exceptional talents who are passionate about rockets, ready to work in a fast-paced environment and take on challenging projects.