Director Business Development (All genders)

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">At Stark, we forge the future of European and national security through cutting-edge, AI-driven technology and unmatched engineering precision. As a premier defence technology company, our mission is clear: to equip NATO Allies and their partners &nbsp;with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We believe that true security stems from relentless innovation. By combining elite engineering talent with agile technology and an AI-native operational culture, Stark turns complex defence challenges into field-tested, multi-domain solutions.</span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">WHY JOIN US</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&amp;D backing.</span></li> </ul></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>ABOUT THE TEAM</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Our Business Development team is responsible for expanding Stark's market footprint and driving commercial growth across key defence and governmental sectors. We bridge advanced engineering capabilities with strategic market demands, working closely with government stakeholders, military leadership, and key industry partners. As part of this team, you will drive high-impact initiatives and scale our AI-driven software offerings in complex, mission-critical environments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>YOUR MISSION</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">As Director Business Development for Minerva software, you will lead our strategic expansion, driving market penetration and building long-term partnerships with defence and government customers. You will oversee end-to-end capture management, shape complex value propositions, and accelerate adoption of our autonomous AI platforms across strategic operational domains.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>WHAT YOU WILL DO AT STARK</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Define and execute the business development strategy for the Minerva software platform across target markets.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Identify, engage, and nurture strategic relationships with government procurement officers, defence entities, and industry partners.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Lead end-to-end capture processes, bid strategies, and contract negotiations for h

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