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Sales Manager (Defence)
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stokesley, North Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title:
Defence Sales Manager
Location:
North Yorkshire, UK (with international travel)
Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience
Benefits:
* 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays (holiday entitlement increases with service)
* A holiday purchase/selling scheme
* Birthday off
* Pension scheme
* Profit share scheme
* Healthcare Cash Plan scheme
* Learning and Development Opportunities
* Life insurance scheme
* Enhanced sick pay scheme
The Company
My client is a growing and ambitious organisation supplying cutting-edge technology to the defence sector. With an innovative product range and a strong focus on technical excellence, they are on an exciting growth journey. Backed by a visionary leadership team, they foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Their people are at the heart of what they do. They invest in training, development, and progression opportunities, empowering individuals to thrive in their careers while making a real impact in an industry that is constantly evolving.
Job Description
We are seeking a Sales Manager to lead and grow sales within the defence sector. This is a consultative, solution-based role with long sales cycles requiring technical understanding, strategic planning, and strong relationship management. The Sales Manager will mentor a small, dedicated team, drive improvements in sales processes, and work closely across departments to deliver customer-focused solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the defence sector sales strategy, identifying new business opportunities globally.
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Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and strategic partners.
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Guide the team in consultative sales, translating technical challenges into tailored solutions.
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Forecast sales accurately, monitor targets, and report to senior leadership.
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Collaborate with engineering, product development, marketing, and customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
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Mentor and develop the sales team to achieve performance goals.
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Enhance sales processes, tools, and reporting methods.
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Represent the company at industry events and customer meetings as a knowledgeable technical advisor.
Skills & Experience
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5–10+ years in technical B2B sales, preferably in defence, aerospace, or high-spec industrial sectors.
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Proven experience managing long, multi-stage sales cycles and complex procurement processes.
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Strong leadership and team development experience.
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
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Ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions.
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Familiarity with MOD/DoD procurement processes is highly desirable.
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Competent in CRM systems, sales forecasting, and data-driven planning.
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Willingness to travel internationally as required.
Why Should You Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales professional to join a world-leading technology company as a Defence Sales Manager. You will lead a talented team, shape the strategy for a growing global market, and work in a company that values innovation, sustainability, and personal development. The role offers the chance to make a tangible impact while advancing your career in a supportive and high-performing environmentBefore You Apply
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