Sales Manager​/Assistant Manager – Defence & Automotive Vision Systems

• Location:
  East/North-east
• Basic up to S $6k
• Transport allowance
• AWS & VB
• Product:
  Automotive Vision electronics components
• Target Industry: Automotive, Defense Sector

Our client is a technology solutions provider specialising in vision systems and solutions for Defence, Military Vehicles and Homeland Security applications
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We are looking for an experienced Sales / Business Development professional to develop new business opportunities and manage key customer relationships across the defence and automotive systems sector.

• Drive sales and business development for defence and automotive vision system solutions
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• Develop opportunities with military vehicle OEMs, defence contractors, system integrators and industry partners
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• Understand customer requirements and work with Engineering teams to develop suitable technical solutions.

• Manage the full sales cycle, including lead generation, RFQ/RFP, tender submission, negotiation and contract award
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• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.

• Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement and Operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage sales pipeline, forecasts and business development activities.

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities and upcoming defence / military vehicle programmes.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Sales, Business Development, Project Management or Procurement.

• Experience in Defence, Military Vehicles, Automotive Electronics, Vision Systems, EO/IR, System Integration or related industries is preferred.

• Proven track record in B2B / project-based sales or business development
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• Good understanding of technical / solution-based selling and project requirements.

• Strong commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Able to communicate effectively with both technical and commercial stakeholders
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• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement and Project teams.

• Willing to travel when required.