Business Development Director – Defence

Poland | Defence and industrial manufacturing

As Poland’s defence sector develops, more manufacturing companies are exploring how to become part of its supply chains. At Kløden Executive Search, we are interested in building long-term relationships with business development leaders who can help these companies identify opportunities, establish partnerships and translate industrial capabilities into defence-sector business.

This is not an advertisement for a specific vacancy or client. It is an invitation to connect if you would like to navigate your career in this growing market and be considered for relevant opportunities as they arise.

Who we would like to meet

We would welcome conversations with professionals who have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Developing business with defence manufacturers, prime contractors or systems integrators.
  

• Helping manufacturing companies enter or expand within defence supply chains.
  

• Identifying programmes, partnerships and procurement opportunities relevant to industrial suppliers.
  

• Leading complex, long-cycle business development and negotiations.
  

• Connecting customer requirements with production, engineering and quality capabilities.
  

You may already work in defence, or you may bring relevant experience from another advanced manufacturing sector and be considering a move into this market.

Why connect with us?

A career move into defence is not simply a matter of finding the next job title. The right opportunity depends on the company’s capabilities, its ambitions and the role you would play in building the business. We would like to understand your experience and career goals so that we can stay in touch when an opportunity genuinely aligns with them.

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If you are a business development leader interested in shaping the future of defence manufacturing and navigating your next career move with purpose, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

About Kløden Executive Search

We are an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in expert and leadership hiring across the energy transition, infrastructure, and defence sectors throughout the CEE region. Our candidates are experienced professionals from across Europe, supporting both international companies operating in Poland and Polish organizations pursuing international expansion.

Our Commitment to Clients: We are committed to excellence in identifying, assessing, and securing outstanding talent for every search assignment.

Our Commitment to Candidates: We rigorously protect your confidentiality throughout all consulting and recruitment processes.

Our Mission: To connect talented leaders with well-managed and ethical organizations that contribute to building a sustainable and secure future.