Aerospace & Defence Growth VP - Sales & Marketing

Front Door Defense; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Qioptiq in London seeks a VP of Sales & Marketing to drive the aerospace and defence market entry strategy and lead a high-performance global team. You will shape the 5-year roadmap, build strategic relationships with OEMs and MoD/DoD customers, and manage the sales & marketing function to achieve challenging growth targets.

The role requires deep industry knowledge, hands-on leadership, and readiness to travel up to 50% to secure key programs across platforms and markets.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of aerospace & defence experience with executive roles in Sales & Marketing.
• Proven track record with OEMs and direct MoDs/DoDs engagements.
• Strong leadership with ability to build relationships at all levels, including with government entities.
• Understanding of Aerospace & Defence procurement cycles and strategy development.
• Hands-on, proactive leader capable of growing a global sales & marketing team.
• Ability to define and execute disciplined customer engagement processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the sales and marketing strategy to meet business requirements.
• Achieve order intake versus the business plan and contribute to a 5-year strategic roadmap.
• Analyse global Aerospace & Defence market trends to shape company strategy.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Design Engineering, BD & Programme Management.
• Manage and develop a high-performing Sales & Marketing team and budget including MarComms.
• Maintain executive reporting on sales and marketing performance to stakeholders.
• Drive channel strategy and cross-selling through integration with wider Teledyne teams.
• Travel up to 50% to support key customers and opportunities.

Skills

Executive leadership

Sales & marketing

OEMs/DoDs engagement

Strategic planning

Team development

MoD security clearance (eligible)

Global market insights

Travel up to 50%

Job description

Teledyne Qioptiq in London seeks a VP of Sales & Marketing to drive the aerospace and defence market entry strategy and lead a high-performance global team. You will shape the 5-year roadmap, build strategic relationships with OEMs and MoD/DoD customers, and manage the sales & marketing function to achieve challenging growth targets.

The role requires deep industry knowledge, hands-on leadership, and readiness to travel up to 50% to secure key programs across platforms and markets.