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We’re looking for defense sales ROCKSTARS!
Sales, Marketing & BD Director – Defense Sector
Ready to lead deals that actually matter?
We’re looking for high-impact Sales, Marketing & BD Directors to drive strategic growth in the defense and government sectors – in Israel and globally.
This is not just another sales role.
This is about leading complex, high-value deals, working with top-tier defense organizations, and shaping real-world impact.
✈️ What you’ll do:
- Own and lead end-to-end sales cycles – from opportunity to contract closure
- Build and expand relationships with defense & government stakeholders
- Identify and develop strategic business opportunities
- Lead complex RFI / RFP / RFQ processes
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product & programs
🎯 What we’re looking for:
- A Rockstar!!!
- Proven experience in defense sales from major defense companies (5+ years)
- Strong track record of closing large-scale deals ($10M+)
- Well-connected in relevant territories within the defense sector (e.g., Africa, Asia, Europe)
- Deep understanding of military and defense procurement processes
- Hands-on experience with tenders and complex proposals
- Excellent communication skills – Hebrew & English (fluent)
- Additional languages – advantage
- Strong relationship-building & stakeholder management skills
- Willingness to travel internationally (frequently)
- Background as a former IDF officer / Israeli MoD – advantage
- Technical understanding in EO / RF systems – significant advantage
Skills Required
- Proven experience in defense sales from major defense companies (5+ years)
- Strong track record of closing large-scale deals ($10M+)
- Well-connected in relevant territories within the defense sector (e.g., Africa, Asia, Europe)
- Deep understanding of military and defense procurement processes
- Hands-on experience with tenders and complex proposals
- Fluent in Hebrew and English (excellent communication skills)
- Additional languages
- Willingness to travel internationally frequently
- Background as a former IDF officer or Israeli MoD
- Technical understanding in EO / RF systems
What We Do
BIRD Aerosystems: Where Innovation Meets Performance BIRD Aerosystems is a leading global provider of innovative airborne solutions that protect our customers and ensure the security of their assets. Founded in 2001, privately-owned and based in Israel, BIRD develops and markets advanced airborne missile protection systems and airborne surveillance, information and observation solutions. Leveraging deep in-house technical know-how, BIRD also provides world-class aviation logistics services to large-scale commercial and governmental customers. BIRD provides end-to-end, turnkey solutions. From operational analysis, system design, integration and installation through ground and flight testing and including system certification – BIRD is truly a one-stop-shop. BIRD has the scope and breadth of experience to contend with the most complex operational requirements and design challenges, while still providing personalized attention to each customer. Solutions from BIRD are in wide scale, long-term use by some of the world’s largest commercial, governmental, military, and transnational organizations – including NATO forces, UN Air Operations, the US Government, Airbus and other major aircraft manufacturers, and many others.
