Senior Defence Sales Manager — Land Systems

Cleared Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Modern facilities

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Cleared Recruitment is seeking a Senior Sales Manager - Defence (Land Systems) for Melbourne, VIC. You will lead business growth across Australian and APAC markets, building relationships with Defence stakeholders, CASG, and industry partners to deliver integrated solutions.

As the role evolves you will manage a small team and shape tender, bid and proposal activities while aligning with senior leadership to drive strategic outcomes and succession planning within a respected Land Systems

Qualifications

• Experience within the Defence industry and/or military service background
• Sales, Business Development, Account Management or related commercial experience
• A proven ability to develop and manage strategic customer relationships
• Experience working with Defence, CASG, government organisations or prime contractors
• Exposure to tendering, bids, proposals and commercial processesStrong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain or maintain relevant security clearances

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales and business growth strategies across Defence and related markets
• Identify, qualify and pursue new opportunities within Australia and the wider APAC region
• Build and maintain relationships with Defence, CASG, government agencies, prime contractors and industry partners
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from opportunity identification through to contract award
• Support and lead tender, proposal and submission activities
• Develop strategic partnerships with international suppliers and technology providers
• Work collaboratively with engineering, program, commercial and leadership teams
• Represent the organisation at industry events, conferences and customer engagements
• Contribute to long‑term business planning and succession initiatives

Skills

Defence industry experience

Sales & BD experience

Strategic relationships

Tender experience

Job description

Cleared Recruitment is seeking a Senior Sales Manager - Defence (Land Systems) for Melbourne, VIC. You will lead business growth across Australian and APAC markets, building relationships with Defence stakeholders, CASG, and industry partners to deliver integrated solutions.

As the role evolves you will manage a small team and shape tender, bid and proposal activities while aligning with senior leadership to drive strategic outcomes and succession planning within a respected Land Systems