At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sales in Defence and Space, driving growth and managing key relationships.
- Company: Join Leonardo Electronics UK, a global leader in Aerospace and Defence.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, comprehensive benefits, and access to 4,000+ online courses.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with strong support for wellbeing and career development.
- Why this job: Make an impact in Defence and Space while developing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Proven sales experience and knowledge of Defence and Space markets required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Are you a results-driven Sales Manager, with an understanding of the Defence and Space Market with a proven track record of customer relationship management, sales lead development and complex stakeholder management? If so, Leonardo Electronics UK have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Manager – UK Defence and Space to join its growing Information Advantage team. We are after a sales leader, able to translate strategy into sales conversion. You’ll be part of delivering against our ambitious growth aspirations, to deliver digital capabilities to Defence and Security markets to more integrated multi-domain operational capability.
You’ll be responsible for generating the Information Advantage Integrated Business Plan for the Domestic (UK) market in both Defence and Space.
- Relationship development and management across the UK Military Strategic Headquarters, with a focus on the CIOs within Front Line Commands and Cyber and Specialist Operations Command.
- Relationship development and management within the National Armaments Director Group, with a focus on Defence Innovation and Defence Digital.
- The creation, validation, justification and detail behind the rolling 5-year order intake forecast for the Domestic Defence and Space portfolio (Integrated Business Plan).
- Strong sales and commercial acumen with previous sales experience.
- Experience of the Shipley Process or similar structured sales process.
- Experience or knowledge of Digital or Software sales, “as a service” concepts and consultative-based sales.
- An existing knowledge of key stakeholders from across the UK Defence and Space market.
- Security Clearance.
We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
- Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
- Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
- Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
- Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
