USMC​/Navy Sales Director

Work with cutting-edge AI technology that helps make the world a safer and more secure place. Drone Shield (ASX:DRO) develops market-leading counter-drone solutions used by military organisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement operating in some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world. Employees work at the forefront of innovation, solving complex technical problems and delivering mission-critical capabilities where performance, reliability, and speed matter.

As an ASX
200-listed company and the world's only publicly listed pure-play counter-drone business, Drone Shield is experiencing rapid growth. Revenue increased from A $57 million in 2024 to more than A $217 million in 2025, supported by record profitability, a global sales pipeline exceeding A $2.5 billion, and annual R&D investment of over A $50 million. Since 2017, Drone Shield has grown from 11 employees to more than 550 globally, with operations across Australia, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, supporting customers in over 70 countries.

Drone Shield's U.S. headquarters in Warrenton, Virginia, supports American customers through locally based R&D, sales, customer support, and engagement with defence and security stakeholders.

Be part of an agile highly performing US-based sales team. Drone Shield is looking for a senior level Sales Director to sell to USMC and Navy across the US. The role will report into Vice President of Sales. Competitive salary, attractive commission structure and comprehensive health insurance will be provided. 50% travel should be expected.

• Manage and leverage resources to create, identify, develop and qualify opportunities
• Create and prioritize strategic target account lists
• Work with the broader team to set meetings, conduct demos, and visit prospects
• Maintain active engagement with new and existing leads through creative follow-up communications
• Identify and conduct high level conversations with key decision makers
• Represent Drone Shield at industry events
• Conduct demonstrations and installations of Drone Shield systems
• Provide input in creation of marketing materials and messaging for specified customer groups
• Assist in providing distributor and end customer training in product use

• 10-15 years’ work experience related to business development, marketing, and engineering solutions in the USMC space
• Prior military service in the Marine Corps or Navy preferred
• Strong understanding of USMC and Navy organizational structure, procurement methods, key program offices
• Highly effective communicator to all levels with customers, to include senior executives and General/Flag Officers
• Demonstrated understanding of customer needs to align Drone Shield's capabilities and core values
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a geographically distributed team
• Motivated self-starter
• High degree of attention to detail
• Creative Lateral Thinker
• Proven track record of success

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$140,000 - $160,000 USD