About Bodycote

We are a leading, global performance metallurgy business, improving properties and extending lives of our customers’ products through advanced thermal and surface processing. Bodycote offers materials solutions for virtually every market sector with a focus on aerospace and defence, automotive, energy, industrial, consumer and medical.

The Role

As Business Development Manager – Defence (GNA Region), you’ll be responsible for driving new business growth within the Defence sector across the GNA region. You will identify, engage, and convert new customers while working closely with regional and European teams to successfully close strategic opportunities. Taking ownership of the full sales cycle, you’ll directly impact revenue growth, market penetration, and long-term customer relationships.

Who We’re Looking For 

Key essentials:

• Proven experience in business development or sales within the Defence sector, including RFP/Bid processes

• Strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation and deal-closing skills

• Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts and translate them into customer value

• Proactive, self-driven professional with strong accountability and ownership

• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management skills

Skills and Experience:

• Experience acquiring new customers through cold calling, campaigns, trade fairs, and social selling

• Strong background in CRM usage, pipeline management, and accurate sales forecasting

• Knowledge of materials engineering, metallurgy, or industrial/technical environments (heat treatment knowledge is an advantage)

• Familiarity with export control and compliance frameworks (e.g. ITAR, EU dual-use regulations)

• Fluency in German and English; additional European languages are a strong advantage

What’s In It for You

• Career progression opportunities in a growing, global business

• Exposure to international projects and change initiatives

• A supportive culture where your growth and development matter

• Join us at an exciting point of change, where your expertise will help define the  next chapter of our business

• Competitive salary and benefits package

Location & Work Pattern

This role is based in Germany, with travelling expectations.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited by the idea of shaping the future of metallurgy with Bodycote, we’d love to hear from you. Why not explore this opportunity further, to start your journey with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, and ethnicity. We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.