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Its flagship munition, Anthem, combines heavy payload and long range at a fraction of the cost of comparable legacy systems, with production volumes designed to meet the demands of prolonged conflict. Designed as an end-to-end weapon system that is simple to store, transport, and field, Anthem is produced in the United States, Germany, and Israel. For more information, visit covenant.com\nTHE ROLE\nWe are seeking an accomplished Managing Director to lead and grow our German business while serving as the company's senior executive representative across Germany and the broader European defense ecosystem. This individual will be responsible for driving strategic customer engagement, expanding our presence within the Bundeswehr and German Ministry of Defence, and strengthening relationships with key government, military, and industrial stakeholders.\nThis is not a traditional operational leadership role. We are looking for a highly respected defense executive with deep credibility, an established reputation, and an extensive network throughout the German defense community. The ideal candidate has successfully negotiated and managed Bundeswehr contracts, understands the German defense acquisition landscape, and is recognized as a trusted advisor by senior military and government leaders. As the public face of the company in Germany, you will help shape our market strategy, open doors to new opportunities, and represent the company at the highest levels of industry and government.\nWHAT YOU'LL DO\nServe as the senior executive and public representative of the company throughout Germany and Europe.\nBuild and maintain executive-level relationships across the Bundeswehr, Bundesministerium der Verteidigung (BMVg), Bundestag, BAAINBw, and other key defense organizations.\nLeverage an established network to create new opportunities within the German defense community and accelerate market adoption.\nLead strategic customer engagement efforts with senior military leadership, government officials, procurement organizations, and prime contractors.\nSupport and lead negotiations for complex Bundeswehr contracts and strategic defense programs.\nDevelop and execute the company's German market strategy in partnership with executive leadership.\nRepresent the company at industry conferences, military demonstrations, defense exhibitions, and government engagements.\nIdentify and develop strategic partnerships with German and European defense companies, research organizations, and industrial partners.\nAdvise executive leadership on German defense priorities, procurement trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory developments.\nCollaborate with Business Development, Programs, Engineering, and Product teams to align customer needs with product strategy and execution.\nSupport capture activities, proposal strategy, and customer engagements throughout the full business development lifecycle.\nHelp establish the company's reputation as a trusted long-term partner to the German Armed Forces and allied nations.\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, International Relations, Military Science, or a related discipline. Advanced degree preferred.\n15+ years of leadership experience within the German defense industry, military, or government.\nDemonstrated experience negotiating, managing, or executing contracts with the Bundeswehr or other German defense procurement organizations.\nDeep understanding of German defense acquisition processes, procurement regulations, and military requirements.\nExtensive executive-level network across the Bundeswehr, Bundestag, BMVg, BAAINBw, NATO, and the broader European defense community.\nProven ability to develop trusted relationships with senior government officials, military leaders, and defense executives.\nExceptional executive presence with outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.\nStrong commercial acumen with experience supporting strategic growth, business development, and customer engagement.\nProfessional fluency in both German and English.\nWillingness to travel extensively throughout Germany and Europe.\nPREFERRED 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