VP Aerospace

As
Vice President
for the Aerospace & Defence vertical, you will hold full strategic responsibility for building, scaling, and positioning this business unit as a market leader across Europe. You will define the growth strategy, identify key opportunities, and establish long-term partnerships with government entities and security-sensitive organisations. Your mission is to drive revenue growth, secure major contracts, and position our company as a trusted partner for complex, high-security logistics solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:
  Develop and execute the growth strategy for the Aerospace & Defence vertical in different countries across Europe.
• Market Development:
  Identify and capture new business opportunities within the public and defence sectors.
• Bid Management:
  Oversee and lead complex tender processes (RFPs, RFQs) for government and defence projects.
• Solution Design:
  Collaborate with operational teams to create tailored logistics solutions for high-security environments.
• Partnership Building:
  Establish and maintain strategic relationships with government agencies, defence organisations, and key stakeholders.
• P&L Responsibility:
  Drive revenue and profitability targets for the vertical.
• Global Collaboration:
  Work closely with international teams to leverage global capabilities and ensure alignment with corporate strategy.
• Market Intelligence:
  Conduct market and competitive analysis to continuously refine the business strategy.

Your Profile

• Extensive experience in
  Logistics
  within Aerospace & Defence or similarly regulated industries.
• Deep understanding of
  public sector procurement processes
  and decision-making structures.
• Proven track record in
  winning and managing large-scale, complex projects
  , ideally with international exposure.
• Strong strategic mindset combined with a
  hunter mentality
  and execution excellence.
• Expertise in
  logistics processes
  , particularly in air and ocean freight.
• Fluent in
  English
  ; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Europe.

What We Offer

• A
  key leadership role
  in one of the biggest organisations in the logistics market.
• High level of
  autonomy and strategic influence
  .
• Attractive
  compensation package
  including performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to shape a business unit with
  significant societal impact
  .
• Long-term career prospects in a future-oriented environment.