Senior Export Services Sales Lead – UK Defence & Gov

Thales Group; Crawley Down; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus

Job summary

Thales Group is seeking an Export Services Sales Lead to expand the UK services business. You will drive the sales pipeline, lead capture efforts, and secure order intake across export markets, engaging ministers of defence and major primes as required.

The role involves leading a UK team, developing long-term customer relationships, and coordinating with global Thales teams to deliver service solutions including training and support for surface ships, airborne and submarine domains.

Qualifications

• Experience selling to government or defence customers.
• Proven ability to manage complex sales campaigns and bids.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK sales efforts to grow order intake and 5+ year strategy.
• Develop campaigns and coordinate with global teams to win opportunities.
• Maintain strategic relationships with senior customer personnel in the UK and abroad.
• Coordinate delivery of training and support to customers.

Skills

Maritime defense sales

Major bid leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

International collaboration

Job description

Thales Group is seeking an Export Services Sales Lead to expand the UK services business. You will drive the sales pipeline, lead capture efforts, and secure order intake across export markets, engaging ministers of defence and major primes as required.

The role involves leading a UK team, developing long-term customer relationships, and coordinating with global Thales teams to deliver service solutions including training and support for surface ships, airborne and submarine domains.