Strategic Sales Director – Global Defense Systems

Saab AB; Sweden; Remote; SEK 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab AB is seeking a Sales Director to lead complex, large-scale deals in the international defense market. You will coordinate with product, business development, strategy, and finance to define and execute winning strategies and secure contracts with global customers.

The role requires strong strategic thinking, exceptional relationship building, and travel outside Sweden to engage international clients and events. Based at Saab Solna Strand, with potential site considerations.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic mindset with ability to link to broader business context.
• Excellent presenting and communication skills for senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build relationships and networks across organisations.
• Experience selling complex systems in export markets internationally.
• Technical or business degree from university.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, large-scale offerings across Saab's product portfolio.
• Develop and execute win strategies with product, finance, and management.
• Sell and secure contracts with international customers.
• Travel mainly outside Sweden to engage customers and events.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Persistence and execution

Education

Technical or business degree

Job description

Saab AB is seeking a Sales Director to lead complex, large-scale deals in the international defense market. You will coordinate with product, business development, strategy, and finance to define and execute winning strategies and secure contracts with global customers.

The role requires strong strategic thinking, exceptional relationship building, and travel outside Sweden to engage international clients and events. Based at Saab Solna Strand, with potential site considerations.