Portugal Cybersecurity Sales Leader — Growth & Strategy

Thales Group; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Group in Lisbon is seeking a Sales Director to lead and grow the cybersecurity services business in Portugal. You will define the commercial strategy, build the sales pipeline, and drive revenue and profitability in the local market.

You will manage the sales team, collaborate with Marketing, Presales, and Delivery, and represent Thales at C-level and institutional events to win new business. The role requires 8–10 years in cybersecurity sales and fluent Portuguese with English, plus

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in cybersecurity sales.
• 3–5 years leading sales teams with proven metrics.
• Strong knowledge of the Portuguese market.
• Native or bilingual Portuguese; fluent English.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the commercial strategy for the Portuguese market.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the sales team towards high performance.
• Achieve and exceed revenue, margin, and growth targets.
• Develop strategic relationships with clients and partners.
• Manage the sales pipeline and sales forecasting.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Presales, and Delivery teams.

Skills

Cybersecurity sales

Sales leadership

Portuguese market knowledge

Portuguese language

English fluency

Strategic selling

Job description

Thales Group in Lisbon is seeking a Sales Director to lead and grow the cybersecurity services business in Portugal. You will define the commercial strategy, build the sales pipeline, and drive revenue and profitability in the local market.

You will manage the sales team, collaborate with Marketing, Presales, and Delivery, and represent Thales at C-level and institutional events to win new business. The role requires 8–10 years in cybersecurity sales and fluent Portuguese with English, plus