UK Naval Sales Leader for Shaft Line Solutions

Wärtsilä; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading naval technology firm is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to drive growth in the UK naval market. This role requires a proactive individual, familiar with SLS products and a strong network within the defence community. Responsibilities include developing sales strategies and maintaining customer relationships. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of sales leadership experience in the marine defence sector, excellent communication skills, and a track record of driving results in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a sales lead in the marine defence environment.
• Depth knowledge of the UK defence market, key customers, and stakeholders.
• Skilled in active listening and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Promoting and selling the full SLS portfolio to UK naval customers.
• Driving pipeline development and forecasting.
• Developing and managing sales opportunities in collaboration with teams.

Skills

Sales lead experience

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Networking

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree level qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Tools

Job description

A leading naval technology firm is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to drive growth in the UK naval market. This role requires a proactive individual, familiar with SLS products and a strong network within the defence community. Responsibilities include developing sales strategies and maintaining customer relationships. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of sales leadership experience in the marine defence sector, excellent communication skills, and a track record of driving results in a team-oriented environment.