At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales in the defence sector and manage client relationships.
- Company: Established defence company with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, bonuses, and travel opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and international travel.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in international sales.
- Qualifications: Experience in business development, preferably in the defence industry.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
I am currently recruiting for a well-established 40-person business in the defence space, with a lot of ambition and plans for growth. We are looking for an International Sales Manager who can grow pipeline and sales in a specific defence vertical. You will be responsible for the full sales cycle and this role will be made up of 75% Business Development and 25% existing account management.
You will be responsible for:
- Taking on existing sales opportunities and leads and converting them into orders
- Maintaining records of all activity using our CRM system
- Identifying those prospects with the highest PWin factor and closing them
- Travelling extensively within the nominated region, visiting clients, and promoting our products through demonstrations
- Building business relationships with potential new customers
- Helping to develop comprehensive programme capture plans
- Maintaining and communicating short and long-term business development plans
- Responding to client requests for proposals (RFPs)
We are ideally looking for a candidate who has had experience doing business development within the Defence space. If you have or are able to acquire security clearance this would be a bonus (but not essential). You’ll be working out of their South Cambridge office, on a hybrid basis (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH). This role will also include some occasional travel (about 1 week each month), visiting clients in the Middle East, India and Europe. The base salary on offer for this role is up to £70,000, (with an expected OTE of £110,000) plus bonus and other benefits. If you are interested, please apply with your most recently updated CV.
International Sales Manager employer: SoCode Recruitment
Join a dynamic and ambitious team in South Cambridge, where your role as an International Sales Manager will not only drive growth in the defence sector but also offer you a supportive work culture that values innovation and collaboration. With a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development, this company is committed to fostering employee growth while providing a rewarding and meaningful career path. Experience the unique advantage of working in a well-established firm that prioritises both your success and the advancement of its strategic goals.
