Business Developer @ Intelic

In today’s world of constant global security challenges, innovation in defense is no luxury. After years of budget cuts, military personnel needs to train and work with inadequate and insufficient equipment. We have an opportunity to change that.

At Intelic, we are a group of highly committed professionals building one of the fastest-growing start-ups based in Amsterdam. We create advanced software for unmanned systems in the defense sector. As a software company at our core, we build intelligence that give unmanned platforms the speed, coordination and reliability that critical missions demand. Our technology ensures that decisions are made with accuracy when it matters most.

Responsibilities

As a Business Developer you will be the bridge between Intelic’s groundbreaking technology and our partners in the defense industry. You will identify strategic opportunities, establish partnerships, and support expansion into new markets across Europe. Working closely with our leadership team, you will directly influence Intelic’s roadmap and ensure our solutions meet the needs of partners and defense stakeholders. Your role is about understanding client needs, positioning our solutions effectively, and driving sustainable growth for Intelic.

In practice, this means:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across Europe and translate them into commercial results.

• Build and coordinate international partnerships and onboard technical partners to expand our partner network for European Defence Fund, NATO, and MoD programs.

• Represent Intelic at international trade shows, events, and partner meetings.

• Support the preparation of proposals and tenders with engineering, finance, and leadership.

• Conduct market and competitor research to guide strategy and growth plans.

• Translate strategic objectives into a concrete pipeline of opportunities.

What You Will Bring

You are entrepreneurial, analytical, and thrive in an international environment. Your role combines strategy, and business development, making you comfortable at the intersection of commercial growth and technical innovation. You combine a commercial mindset with the ability to understand complex technological and strategic contexts. With excellent communication skills, you can build trust, influence decisions, and open doors to new opportunities.

This includes:

• Strong analytical and communication skills (English required; Dutch or other European languages are a plus).

• A commercial mindset with the ability to spot, create, and develop opportunities.

• Proactive, independent, and structured working style with willingness to travel internationally.

• Interest in defense, AI, robotics, or unmanned systems, ideally supported by a technical background.

• Experience in business development, consultancy, tender procurement, or working with defense stakeholders (MoDs, primes, universities).

• Familiarity with European defense frameworks such as EDF, NATO, or MOD programs.

What Success Looks Like in Your First Year

• You’ve built a strong network of defense stakeholders across Europe.

• Created a clear and actionable growth pipeline with measurable opportunities is in place.

• You’ve successfully contributed to at least one major tender or partnership.

• Intelic partners and clients see you as a trusted and reliable point of contact.

Why Join Intelic

• Talented Team: Collaborate with some of the brightest engineers and defense experts in the Netherlands.

• Scale-up Momentum: Join at a pivotal growth stage where you can help shape both the product and the company.

• Hands-On Testing: See your work in action through regular real-world field testing.

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to mission-critical technology that directly improves safety and effectiveness in defense operations.

• Innovation at the Core: Tackle complex challenges and push the boundaries of autonomy in defense.

What We Offer

At Intelic, you will be part of an ambitious scale-up where teamwork, learning and impact drive everything we do. Growth happens quickly here, giving you the chance to take ownership and shape your career from the start. We build together and back our people with benefits that support life in and out of work.

Benefits & Perks:

• Salary including 8% holiday allowance

• 25 vacation days per year, based on full-time employment

• Bike plan

• Sports membership

• Travel reimbursement

• Pension

We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you. If you have any questions, please contact our recruiter Sabina at sabina@intelic.ai