Do you have a background in defence, engineering, or technical fields and enjoy building relationships with customers?
 
Holt Executive are searching for talented individuals who are eager to explore a rewarding career in sales!
 
Our partner is seeking a Sales Manager – Defence to identify lucrative opportunities, develop winning proposals, and seal the deal for critical land assets.
 
In this Sales Manager – Defence role you will:
- Identify lucrative opportunities, develop winning proposals, and seal the deal for critical land assets.
- Build strong relationships with key players – land prime contractors, systems integrators, and end users across the UK, Europe, and internationally.
- Secure new business prospects, assess their potential, and contribute to a robust Land sector pipeline.
- Provide strategic insights that shape company investments and future direction.
- Uphold the highest ethical standards and foster trust with partners and clients.
 
Key Skills & Experience Required for the Sales Manager – Defence: 
- A background in the defence sector, or an engineering or technical background with a strong customer focus.
- Knowledge of the UK, European and international defence markets.
- A strong collaborator with a collaborative mindset.
- A methodical thinker, who recognizes business opportunities and their potential impact on the overall business.
- Ability to work well under pressure and on several simultaneous opportunities and campaigns.
- Strong customer relationship-building skills and understanding and appreciation of their challenges.
- Ability to always maintain and operate with high ethical standards.
Company Benefits:
- 37.5 hour working week and lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
- 28 days annual leave & Christmas closure.
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
- Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%.
- Employee Help@Hand Service gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service, and physiotherapy consultations.
- Life Assurance Policy, including Bereavement Counselling and Probate Helpline.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across sites to support and promote well-being.
- Employee discounts scheme (including access to an additional wellbeing hub).
- Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.
 
If your skills and experience match this Sales Manager – Defence opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com