Commercial Director (gn) – Defence @ Stealth DeepTech Venture (Belgium)

About the Venture

We are a European deep tech company building next-generation technology for defense applications at sea. With a fully integrated and certified product, we’ve already secured our first clients and built early traction in one of the world’s most complex and high-stakes markets.

Our core technology combines advanced AI, embedded software, and integrated hardware. It’s production-ready, field-proven, and built by a top-notch technical team with deep domain expertise. Backed by leading investors, we’re now entering a critical commercial phase—and expanding our direct presence in defense markets.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As Commercial Director – Defense, you will lead direct sales efforts into military markets across Europe, North America, and selected allied regions. This is a senior individual contributor role working directly with the founding team and with the opportunity to build up a team following further funding rounds. 

You will:

• Build and execute a go-to-market strategy for defense clients globally

• Develop and maintain relationships with key buyers, users, and procurement stakeholders

• Identify and influence upcoming tenders and funding initiatives across NATO-aligned markets

• Deliver compelling pitches and lead negotiations for complex, high-value deals

• Own the entire sales cycle from prospecting to contract

• Educate customers on emerging capabilities and support them in building business cases internally

• Represent the company at defense and maritime forums, trials, and strategic exercises

• Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to tailor solutions for market fit
  

What You Need to Succeed

• A proven track record in defense sales, ideally across multiple geographies

• Experience closing high-value, complex contracts

• Prior service in the Navy, Marines, or a defense-related institution is strongly preferred

• Deep understanding of procurement dynamics within NATO-aligned forces

• Strong technical fluency—you’re comfortable translating advanced systems into strategic value

• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills across senior ranks and technical teams

• A high degree of autonomy, accountability, and ownership
  

What We Value

• Mission-driven thinkers with a bias for action

• Entrepreneurial spirit—able to build from scratch, adapt, and scale

• Cultural fluency and the ability to build trust across borders and mindsets

• Strategic patience paired with relentless follow-through

• People who earn influence through credibility, not flash

• A hands-on, no-nonsense approach to relationship-building and deal-closing
  

What You Can Expect

• A seat at the commercial front line of a fast-moving venture

• A product that’s fully developed, certified, and ready to ship

• A top-notch technical team that’s deeply respected in the industry

• Real ownership of deals, markets, and impact

• A competitive options and performance upside 

• A company culture built around trust, curiosity, and grit