Sales Manager UK - MOD

Morgan Ryder; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturer seeks a seasoned Sales Manager to lead engagement with the UK Ministry of Defence. This hybrid role involves driving sales, managing relationships, and shaping strategy in a complex defence environment. Ideal candidates will have strong sales experience in the defence sector and the ability to navigate MOD procurement.

Qualifications

• Proven defence sector sales experience with MOD or similar clients.
• Strong presence in meetings with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to articulate complex product value to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive order intake and margin growth.
• Rebuild and grow key strategic relationships with the MOD.
• Influence customer strategy and shape innovation delivery.

Skills

Relationship Management

Commercial Agility

Technical Sales

Job description

Sales Manager UK - MOD

Hybrid / UK-based with national travel

Manufacturer of defence products, components and systems

Role

A leading international manufacturer of solutions is seeking a seasoned Sales Manager to spearhead its engagement with the UK Ministry of Defence.

As Sales Manager for the UK, you will own and develop key strategic relationships with one of the most important defence customers in the world.

This is a rare opportunity to rebuild and grow a channel with strong legacy relationships and significant untapped potential.

You'll be expected to drive order intake, margin growth, and influence customer strategy, helping shape how innovation is delivered into one of the most complex and discerning defence environments.

Profile

• Proven defence sector sales experience, ideally with MOD or similar government/military customers.
• Strong relationship management skills; respected presence in meetings with senior stakeholders.
• Gravitas and commercial agility to manage technical product sales, innovation briefings, and long-term programmes.
• Experience in a mid-sized, fast-moving, technical environment is preferred.
• Understanding of the commercial landscape within MOD procurement structures.
• Ability to articulate complex product value to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

At Morgan Ryder, we provide a full range of employment opportunities, from short-term and fixed-term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies across various industries including Food and Drink Manufacturing, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record transactions, and for training purposes.