Sales Lead - Defence

TN United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Lead to drive revenue in the Land domain. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and engage with key stakeholders within the MOD and industry. You will be at the forefront of sales strategy, building relationships and identifying opportunities to close deals. With a hybrid working model and extensive travel, this position promises a rewarding career in a respected SME that values innovation and agility. Join this growing business and make a significant impact on national security programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Land domain and sales.
• Strong networking skills to identify opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue directly with the MOD and primes.
• Build and complete sales pipelines and cycles.
• Collaborate with BD lead for sales activities.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Networking

Revenue Generation

C2ISR Systems

Land Systems

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Recently left the military and looking for a role in Sales? Considering a second career move with experience in Land systems and sales?

We're supporting a UK Defence SME in hiring a Sales Lead to work alongside their pursuit lead, covering their Land & Joint portfolio.

The role involves selling business services and products within the Land domain. You will be responsible for generating revenue directly with the MOD, as well as with primes, OEMs, and SIs. Your focus will be on taking products to market and closing deals with customers across the domain.

You will be at the forefront of the vertical, building the sales funnel through strategy, networking, and events. As the sales lead for the domain, your role will focus on building and completing sales pipelines and cycles.

You will collaborate with the BD lead for the vertical and be responsible for conducting sales activities throughout the entire lifecycle.

This role may suit individuals with a background in the Land domain, specifically in C2ISR systems, Signals, or infrastructure.

The business;

The business is one of the UK's most respected SMEs, producing a range of products and services currently integrated into HQs and CAT A programmes. With multiple offices across the UK, they provide cutting-edge technology that enables industry and the MOD to operate more effectively and deliver key programmes in the interest of National Security.

The position offers a hybrid working model: time in the Berkshire office, remote work, and extensive travel to events, customer sites, and relationship-building within the service and industry sectors. As a scaling business with a strong market reputation, they offer the stability of a Prime with the agility and growth potential of an SME.

Background;

• Experience in the Land domain
• A natural hunter who enjoys networking and identifying spending opportunities

If you're seeking your next move and interested in joining a growing, agile business developing and deploying technologies on some of the UK's most exciting programmes, please get in touch for an informal conversation.