Technical Sales Manager - Defence Sector

Hartley Resourcing; England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Sales Manager for the Defence sector to drive growth and expand client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess substantial sales expertise, strong communication skills, and technical knowledge of the defence industry. This role is remote, covering the UK with some international travel involved. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with defence sector knowledge and relationships.
• Strong presentation skills and natural flair for sales.
• Confident negotiator comfortable with complex corporate accounts.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth strategy and expand the client base within the Defence sector.
• Identify market opportunities and develop tailored solutions.
• Manage key internal and supplier relationships to drive growth.

Skills

Sales expertise

Customer focus

Exceptional communication

Negotiation skills

Technical knowledge of defence

Job description

Technical Sales Manager - Defence Sector

Location: South Coast

Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience

Are you a dynamic sales professional with a strong technical understanding and experience working with defence clients (Naval & Land)? Do you enjoy spotting opportunities and offering solutions to both new and existing clients? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Your purpose will be to deliver profitable business growth within the defence sector through identifying new business opportunities as well as developing existing relationships and expanding key accounts.

You will need to have a strong customer focus and exceptional communication skills as well as knowledge of the defence sector. This is a remote role that will cover the UK but will also include international travel.

The Sales Manager role

• As the Defence Sales Manager, you will be instrumental in driving the growth strategy and expanding the client base within the Defence sector.
• You will utilise your technical knowledge and sales expertise to identify market opportunities, develop tailored solutions and build strong relationships with customers promoting the whole group at all levels.
• You will need to be pro-active, managing key internal and supplier relationships in order to drive growth and deliver against plans.
• You will work closely with the directors and be an integral part of the team.

The Ideal Candidate

• To be considered for this role you must have experience in a similar role with knowledge and relationships within the defence space.
• You will be a strong presenter with a natural flair for sales and relationship building.
• You must be a confident negotiator who is comfortable dealing with complex corporate accounts.
• You will need to be a strong communicator with the ability to drive the business forward and build relationships at all levels.

Additional Information

This is a great opportunity to work within a very successful international company. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.