Sales Director - Electric Aviation

About VÆRIDION and Role Overview

VÆRIDION, founded in 2021, is revolutionizing regional air travel with its Microliner, a fully electric commercial aircraft offering the most energy-efficient solution to connect people and businesses sustainably. Join a passionate team merging aerospace, automotive, and business expertise to create a clean, safe, and affordable aviation future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the entire sales cycle including initiating, driving, and finalizing aircraft sales campaigns alongside the Commercial Team and senior management.
• Draft essential documents such as proposals, Letters of Intent, Memorandums of Understanding, and contracts while negotiating successfully with customers and partners.
• Manage and oversee the B2B sales pipeline effectively ensuring smooth progression of sales activities.
• Represent VÆRIDION externally at customer engagements and industry events, advocating for client interests internally.
• Collect customer feedback and collaboratively align product development to meet customer demands and market trends.
• Contribute to evolving sales procedures and commercial team capabilities for improved performance.
• Translate engineering insights into valuable customer benefits and relay client requirements back to technical teams.
• Supervise delivery schedules and maintain control over an expanding global orderbook.
• Provide mentorship to technical sales managers and help build the commercial sales team through structured training and development.

Candidate Profile

• At least 5 years of proven experience in aviation commercial roles, ideally at an Aircraft OEM selling aircraft or alternatively in roles at lessors, airlines, or MRO providers.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and analytical skills combined with flexibility in approach.
• A proactive and detail-oriented individual with a hands-on approach, high empathy, and strong integrity.
• Creative problem solver with a driven, solution-focused mindset.
• Willing and able to travel frequently as required by the role.
• Genuine enthusiasm for electric aviation advancements and battery management technologies.

We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups, recognizing that talent and potential may not always align perfectly with checklists.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Join a forward-thinking, ambitious team committed to shaping aviation's future.
• Flexible work arrangements with a primarily in-office presence complemented by opportunities for occasional remote work and flexible scheduling.
• Subsidized membership for EGYM Wellpass to support your physical and mental health.
• Enjoy subsidized lunches with a €5 contribution per meal on office days.
• Participate in company success through virtual stock options.
• Choose between a free electric car charging station or a Deutschlandticket public transport job ticket for commuting support.
• Access to JobRad program leasing for bicycles or e-bikes with tax benefits to enhance mobility and sustainability.
• Company-supported pension plan fostering long-term financial security.
• Work from offices located in Munich's modern Balan Campus or within TU Delft's aerospace ecosystem.
• Grow professionally and personally by executing independent projects and ideas.
• Join various internal social events and retreats such as cooking sessions, game nights, and sports activities.

Compensation

The remuneration package ranges from €90,000 to €100,000 per year.