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Key Account Manager Commercial Space (m/f/d)

OHB logoOHBAugsburg, GermanyPosted 1w ago

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We - MT Aerospace - are part of the OHB Space and Technology Group. As a leading international aerospace company, we develop, manufacture and test essential components for launcher programs such as Ariane, the U.S. Space Launch System (SLS) as well as commercial launcher systems, the Airbus fleet, spacecrafts, satellites and defense applications.

Thanks to globally unique manufacturing technologies, we create high-performance products made of metal and fiber composites, such as large load-bearing structures and cryotanks, lightweight structures and fuel as well as pressure tanks that combine maximum performance with minimum weight.

Especially our business areas of additive manufacturing, CFRP and hydrogen mobility make us a sought-after partner outside the aerospace sector as well. We currently employ around 600 people at our headquarter in Augsburg and at the launch site in Kourou (French Guiana). Space. Far away for most - soon very close for you.

Become part of an industry of visionaries and pioneers and make a valuable contribution as a Key Account Manager Commercial Space (m/f/d) to help the European launcher Ariane and other international launchers take off. ## Your Tasks - Development and implementation of sales strategies for the Commercial Space division - Support and expansion of strategic customer relationships (existing and new customers) - Identification of new market and business opportunities in the commercial space sector - Preparation of offers, contract negotiations and conclusion of contracts in close coordination with the division management - Analysing the market and competition to derive recommendations for action - Co-operation with internal departments (purchasing, engineering, production, quality assurance) to ensure customer-specific solutions - Participation in trade fairs, conferences and industry events - Reporting to the sales management ## Professional qualifications - Degree in industrial engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, business administration or similar - Several years of professional experience in key account management, preferably in the aerospace industry or in the field of high-tech components - Sound knowledge of commercial space (launch vehicles, satellite technology, space infrastructure) - Experience in leading contract negotiations with international customers - Technical understanding of complex products and processes - Contractually reliable written and spoken German and English, other languages an advantage ## Personal competences - Strong communication and negotiation skills - Entrepreneurial thinking and customer-orientated way of working - Initiative, self-organisation and assertiveness - Intercultural competence and willingness to travel - Ability to work in a team and high social competence ## We offer Mobile working (according to the area of responsibility) Flexible working hours and flexitime account Attractive payment according to IG Metall collective agreement 35-hour week, 30 days annual leave and special leave days Subject-specific training courses In-house canteen Employee parking spaces Employee recommendation system Benefits of a global group of companies combined with a familiar working atmosphere Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level.

We are looking forward to your application (german or english) via our online tool. If you have any questions, please contact ­ ­career@mt-aerospace.de. MT Aerospace AG Human Resources

From OHB's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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