Product Sales Responsible – Naval Domain
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Sales & Business Development · Enterprise Sales · Sales Management · Business Analysis
In short
Saab UK seeks a Product Sales Responsible for the Naval Domain to drive sales and business development. This role involves leading bid teams, customer engagement, and market analysis, with remote work options available alongside travel requirements. A degree in engineering or economics, or equivalent experience, and strong sales leadership are essential.
Responsibilities
- Achieve Order Intake & Gross Margin targets for selected business prospects.
- Lead and coordinate bid teams from early business development until contract signing.
- Collaborate with Customer Sales Representatives, Product Managers, and the Bid Office.
- Support Customer Sales Representatives with product knowledge and sales activities.
- Plan and execute meetings with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
- Maintain business data in the customer relationship management tool.
- Perform Business Intelligence on competitor product offerings.
- Participate in exhibitions and other sales activities.
- Manage customer delegation visits.
Requirements
- Strong sales leadership skills, with the ability to lead the sales process from prospecting to closing.
- Preferably experience in international sales.
- Understanding of market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer needs within the industry.
- Industry experience from business development and sales, engineering, or production.
- Degree in engineering or economics, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Excellent communication and cultural skills, with fluency in English.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or the ability to gain it.
Desired Qualifications
- Project Management or similar leadership experiences in an international environment.
- Language skills and experience working in various cultural and international contexts.
- Good understanding of Saab’s surveillance products and services.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work for a leading defence and security company.
- Contribution to keeping people and society safe.
- Personal fulfillment and career growth opportunities.
- Remote working options available.
- Competitive salary and benefits package (implied).
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