Sales Manager - Naval Communications

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Job Title: Sales Manager - Naval Communications

Base location: UK based. Flexible on base location, preferred to be Crawley / Reading. Hybrid model. This position requires occasional international travel.

Purpose:

The owner of this role is responsible for strategy and campaign planning, business development, sales identification, pipe-line building, qualification, offering and closing Secure Communications and Information Systems (SIX) UK naval commercial opportunities.

Secure Communications & Information Systems (SIX)

We operate through two portfolios which support key strategic growth areas of Secure Communication & Protection. The Land Communications team specialise in tactical radio and electronic countermeasures (ECM) for UK and Export markets. The Security and Naval Communications team continues to build on our 100-year history of supporting the Royal Navy with portfolio of products providing integrated voice and data communications.

Missions Responsibilities:

• Strategizes, Supports Development, Promotes and Sells a dedicated portfolio of SIX Naval Communications Equipment, Solutions and Services for UK customers.

• Owns SIX Naval Order Intake, covering the end-to-end sales function ranging from Business Development and Capture to Bid Winning activities.

• Supports the Sales Director in developing the naval sales strategy for the approach to winning new naval communications opportunities, owning capture plans and supporting the drafting and submission of compelling bids.

• Generates and owns the UK Naval New Sales and BD elements of the Naval portfolio and associated Order Intake forecasts.

• Ensures customer satisfaction in cooperation with the Account Managers and Portfolio Leads, through appropriate customer engagement, addressing specific problems and concerns on a case-by-case basis. Able to successfully negotiate the terms of an agreement and close sales in line with expectations in a UK environment/MOD context.

Ideal Experience & Skills

• UK sales experience in the Naval Domain with Maritime Campaign planning/leading experience.

• Capable of managing and taking risk.

• Fosters an entrepreneurial approach.

• Ability to forecast and manage a portfolio of opportunities and accounts.

• Leadership/ Ability to reassess strategy (strategic thinking) and champion innovative approaches and initiatives. 

• Strong communication skills, partner relationship skills, and team leadership skills.

Security Clearance Requirement:

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions.  This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. 

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.  In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.

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