Business Development Manager responsible for growth in the Italian Defense sector. Building relationships and identifying opportunities within public and private Defense ecosystems.
Responsibilities
Lead Defense-focused business development activities in Italy, from opportunity identification to deal shaping and revenue realization.
Build and maintain a high-value network across the Defense ecosystem.
Support and accelerate complex, multi-year Defense sales cycles, partnering closely with HP account teams.
Act as a trusted advisor to customers, engaging on strategic themes such as: Digital sovereignty, secure and resilient supply chains, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance and long-term platform stability.
Mapping key public and private stakeholders, tracking programs, funding cycles, and procurement priorities and identify new growth segments within the Defense ecosystem.
Collaborate with distribution and channel partners to: Translate Defense SMB needs into scalable HP offerings and position Defense SMBs as a structured and scalable growth engine for HP Italy through the channel ecosystem.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM, Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Typically 5 to 10+ years of experience in the Defense sector.
10+ years of experience in business development, account management, or strategic sales roles.
Demonstrated experience navigating complex institutional and Defense ecosystems.
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