Munich

Full-time

Permanent employee

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.

We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems - not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today.

About the team

You will be part of the Events/Marketing Team, reporting to the Head of Events.

Your mission

We are seeking an experienced Events & Visitor Manager to design, plan and execute events and trade shows, and organise high-level site visits and delegations at our locations.

The ideal candidate combines strong event management capabilities with experience handling executive-level visitors, international delegations, and complex stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

Executive Visits & Delegations

• Lead the planning and execution of high-level site visits for government officials, military representatives, investors, and international delegations.
• Coordinate end-to-end visitor programs including agendas, security coordination, transport, protocol, hospitality, demos, factory tours, and executive briefings.
• Ensure all engagements reflect STARK’s positioning, operational standards, and strategic priorities.
• Prepare leadership teams for meetings and engagements through briefing documents and stakeholder coordination.
• Act as on-site lead during visits and ensure flawless execution under dynamic conditions.

Events & Exhibitions

• Manage selected international defence and technology exhibitions (e.g. ILA, DSEI, MSC and comparable formats).
• Coordinate booth operations, executive meetings, hospitality formats, side events, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support the execution of STARK-hosted receptions, dinners, and closed-door gatherings.
• Coordinate logistics, agencies, suppliers, production, and event materials in collaboration with Marketing and Brand teams.

Operational Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate travel, accommodation, transportation, access management, and schedules for visitors and executives.
• Manage external vendors and service providers including logistics, production, venues, security, and hospitality partners.
• Build scalable operational structures for recurring visits and stakeholder formats.
• Maintain structured documentation, visitor briefings, and post-event reporting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in events, executive operations, protocol, stakeholder management, or related project management roles.
• Proven experience coordinating high-level delegations, executive visits, or government-facing engagements.
• Experience working within defence, security, aerospace, government, or technology environments is strongly preferred.
• Fluent in German and English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel frequently and support international engagements.
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving and high-pressure environments.
• Willingness to travel frequently and support international engagements.

Contact Person:

Sally Grütte-Pad, Interim Lead TA partner via talent@stark-defence.com

About us

SECURITY CLEARANCE
Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.