Technical Sales

QinetiQ; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and technology company is seeking a Technical Sales professional to support business development across the UK and internationally. The role includes managing BD activities, engaging with customers, and contributing to the success of innovative military mission systems. The ideal candidate will have military aircrew experience and strong leadership and communication abilities.

Benefits

30 days paid holiday

Company provided private medical and dental insurance

Uncapped leave scheme

Company Share Incentive Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Annual profit and performance-related pay scheme

Generous death in service (£100k)

Business travel insurance

Tax efficient cycle to work scheme

Funded role-specific training

Qualifications

• 5 years military aircrew experience with military procurement processes.
• Strong leadership skills and energy.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and managing all Mission Systems BD activities.
• Support pursuit of new business opportunities.
• Undertake customer-facing BD activities, including system demonstrations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical Aptitude

Job description

THE COMPANY

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services.

We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world-class’ for our employee engagement on a number of occasions. We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next-generation GECO military mission planning system.

As part of a unique and specialist defence company, our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals, working together with a mature ‘can do’ work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible, bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln, alongside our mission systems team, while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.

THE ROLE

Our award-winning Mission Systems team designs, develops and delivers GECO – a highly flexible military aviation mission support system. As a result of our continued success and business expansion we are delighted to offer a Technical Sales role to support our business development activity for our UK and overseas opportunities and to contribute to the ongoing growth of our team.

The main duties of the role will include:

• Assisting the Head of User Experience in the planning and management of all Mission Systems BD activity.
• Liaising with the Company’s BD and Marketing team to ensure a coherent company-wide plan for BD and Marketing activity is in place.
• Developing and managing Mission Systems’ range of BD support products including website entries, BD briefs, documentation and software configurations.
• Supporting the pursuit of new business opportunities for both the Mission Systems Division and the wider business as required.
• Undertaking Customer-facing BD activity including system demonstrations.
• Building and maintaining relationships with the Mission Systems’ Customers.
• Overseeing the preparation of BD demonstration systems ahead of major BD events.
• Assisting in BD market research.
• Ensuring that effective project management is executed across all allocated BD projects, including taking projects to contract.
• Undertaking national and international travel as required in execution of your role.

Mission Systems Division is primarily based in Inzpire’s Lincoln office, but we are willing to consider flexible arrangements, including hybrid or remote working arrangements for the right candidate. Travel to UK and overseas locations may be required.

THE PERSON

The successful candidate will:

• Have 5 years military aircrew experience with experience with military procurement processes.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills, exuding energy and enthusiasm.
• Have evidence of a high degree of technical aptitude and/or experience. A background in Test and Evaluation is highly desirable, though not essential.
• Possess excellent verbal communication skills, including presenting and demonstrating to internal and external audiences.
• Be comfortable working under pressure to a deadline.
• Be happy working individually or as part of a team, including as a leader.

Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must
be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the required background and are interested in joining a high-performing team, supporting the delivery of exceptional award-winning products and services to our customers, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV.

Please note that we are part of the QinetiQ group and you will be taken to the QinetiQ careers website in order to complete your application.

BENEFITS

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
• 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per year.
• Uncapped leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period).
• Company provided private medical and dental insurance.
• Company Share Incentive Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Annual profit and performance related pay scheme.
• Generous death in service (£100k).
• Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
• Business travel insurance.
• Funded role specific training and financial assistance with professional development.
• Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes.
• Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Inzpire are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic.

We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.