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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies, delivers advanced sensing and imaging solutions that support critical defence missions worldwide. We are seeking a high‑performing sales professional to help grow our APAC defence business, with a primary focus on Japan.
If you enjoy shaping pursuit strategies, working directly with military and government customers, and closing complex programmes that matter, this role offers real ownership and impact within a collaborative global team.
- Lead and execute pursuit strategies for high‑value defence programmes across APAC
- Own the end‑to‑end sales process, from opportunity identification through order capture and post‑sales support
- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned customers, end users, and integrators
- Respond to RFQs, RFPs, demonstrations, and information requests in a timely, disciplined manner
- Analyse market needs and competitive dynamics, providing actionable feedback to leadership
- Forecast revenue accurately and deliver predictable order growth
- Support licensing, export, and administrative requirements in line with regulations
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to align solutions with customer requirements
- Required: Proven sales experience in military or para‑public defence markets
- Required: Ability to sell through government tenders and competitive bids
- Required: Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills
- Required: Ability to work independently and across global teams
- Advantage: Experience with EO/IR or thermal imaging systems
- Advantage: Exposure to airborne, land, maritime, or border protection markets
- Advantage: Military background
- Advantage: Japanese language capability
- A mission‑driven role supporting global defence and security customers
- Exposure to advanced EO/IR technologies across multiple platforms
- Collaboration within a global, multidisciplinary sales organisation
- Long‑term stability as part of Teledyne Technologies
- Opportunities to influence strategy and future product direction
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, followed by a recruiter discussion and interviews with the hiring team. Timelines may vary.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
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Skills Required
- Proven sales experience in military or para-public defence markets
- Ability to sell through government tenders and competitive bids
- Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and across global teams
- Experience with EO/IR or thermal imaging systems
- Exposure to airborne, land, maritime, or border protection markets
- Military background
- Japanese language capability
Teledyne FLIR Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Teledyne FLIR and has not been reviewed or approved by Teledyne FLIR.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes progressive vacation that increases with tenure, sick leave, and paid holidays. Immediate eligibility and flexible scheduling at some sites support practical use of leave.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, alongside short- and long-term disability. Wellbeing resources such as on-site fitness options and no-cost counseling are available in the U.S.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is offered, complemented by tax-advantaged accounts and, in some divisions, an ESPP. Match terms were enhanced recently at the corporate level.
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What We Do
Teledyne FLIR designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhance perception and awareness. We bring innovative sensing solutions into daily life through our thermal imaging, visible-light imaging, video analytics, measurement and diagnostic, and advanced threat detection systems. Teledyne FLIR offers a diversified portfolio that serves a number of applications in government & defense, industrial, and commercial markets. Our products help first responders and military personnel protect and save lives, promote efficiency within the trades, and innovate consumer-facing technologies. Teledyne FLIR strives to strengthen public safety and well-being, increase energy and time efficiency, and contribute to healthy and intelligent communities.
