Strategic Naval Sales Leader – Hybrid (UK Defence)

Fortress Recruit Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to support growth across naval and submarine programmes in the UK. The role involves managing relationships with naval customers, driving sales across new builds and lifecycle support, and leading opportunity development. Candidates should have proven sales experience in the naval defence sector and strong communication skills. This Hampshire-based position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales or business development within the naval or marine defence sector.
• Strong understanding of complex engineered or manufactured systems.
• Existing network within the UK defence or naval customer community.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing relationships with UK naval customers.
• Driving sales activity across new build and lifecycle support programmes.
• Leading opportunity development and capture planning.

Skills

Sales experience in naval or marine defence sector

Understanding of complex engineered systems

Networking within UK defence community

Managing high-value sales opportunities

Engaging senior stakeholders

Collaborative working style

Job description

A leading defence engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to support growth across naval and submarine programmes in the UK. The role involves managing relationships with naval customers, driving sales across new builds and lifecycle support, and leading opportunity development. Candidates should have proven sales experience in the naval defence sector and strong communication skills. This Hampshire-based position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits.