Technical Sales Manager; Defence

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CANDIDATES CAN BE BASED ANYWHERE IN THE UK

£80,000 - £120,000 + Commission + Car + Excellent Benefits

An excellent opportunity for an individual from a technical sales or manufacturing background in the defence sector looking for the chance to play a key role in the expansion of a new market for a global leading business.

Established for over 40 years, this industry leading company specialise in the design and manufacture of special purpose machinery for use in a variety of industries. With a strong reputation in their existing markets, they are now looking to apply their technical capability to defence applications, are looking for a Technical Sales Manager to lead this.

This role will lead the company's entry into the defence sector, acting as the technical link between defence customers and internal engineering teams. You will identify new opportunities, shape technical solutions, support bids and tenders, and help adapt existing machinery and systems for defence applications.

This role would therefore suit an individual from a technical sales/manufacturing background within the defence sector who is looking for a new challenge and the chance to play a key role in the expansion of a global organisation.

• Develop and grow defence-sector business opportunities
• Manage key defence customer relationships
• Act as a technical interface between customers and internal teams
• Support bids, tenders and technical proposals
• Home based with UK wide travel

Note: The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

The person should have:

• Technical sales or manufacturing background from defence sector
• Strong engineering/manufacturing experience
• Expert understanding of defence procurement processes
• Eligibility for UK security clearance
• Willing to travel as required

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates