Commercial Director at Slater Consult

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Revenue Growth, Market Expansion, Business Development, Relationship Building, Bid Management, Contract Negotiation, Pipeline Management, Forecasting, CRM Reporting, Product Demonstrations, Market Representation, Stakeholder Influence, Commercial Mindset, Strategic Focus, B2B Sales, B2G Sales

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

MyDefence is looking for a Commercial Director to join the team in the United Kingdom. As part of the company’s rapid international growth, you will become a key driver of revenue growth and market expansion in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. In this role, you will lead the identification and capture of new business opportunities across the defence, government and commercial sectors while building strong relationships with customers and partners across the UK and Ireland. You will play a central role in shaping commercial campaigns, leading proposals and strengthening MyDefence’s presence in the market through demonstrations, exhibitions and partner engagement. The role reports directly to the UK Director. Key Responsibilities Opportunity generation and capture: Identify, qualify and pursue new B2B and B2G opportunities, managing the full lifecycle from lead generation to contract award while maintaining strong market awareness. Customer and partner engagement: Build trusted relationships with MoD, government, integrators and industry partners, expanding partner networks and aligning customer requirements with MyDefence solutions. Bid management and contract negotiation: Lead the development of bids, proposals, and framework applications, coordinating cross-functional inputs and supporting commercial negotiations. Pipeline management and forecasting: Maintain accurate CRM reporting, manage the opportunity pipeline and track performance against revenue targets and KPIs. Customer demonstrations and market representation: Deliver product demonstrations and presentations while representing MyDefence at industry events, conferences and exhibitions. Qualifications Degree in Business, Management, Engineering or a related discipline. Significant experience in senior commercial, sales or business development roles within the defence and security sector. Proven track record of leading complex B2B and B2G sales cycles, including strategic account development, proposal management and contract negotiations. Demonstrated success operating in regulated markets with experience engaging UK MoD, government or equivalent public sector customers strongly preferred. Well-established network within defence, security or defence technology ecosystems. Holds, or is eligible to obtain, UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Fluent in English (additional languages are a bonus). As a person, you are highly motivated, organised and able to operate independently while contributing effectively to a small, high-performing team. You are a strong communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior public and private sector leadership. You bring a solid commercial mindset and are driven by results and continuous improvement. You thrive in fast-paced environments with changing priorities while maintaining a strategic focus. You are comfortable working in international settings across cultures and time zones. What MyDefence Offers Innovative work atmosphere: A company with an expansive growth vision, providing opportunities for personal and professional development. Influence and impact: An opportunity to significantly influence and impact the full stack and design of MyDefence’s C-UAS solutions. Autonomy and balance: A healthy work-life balance offering a high degree of autonomy, flexible work arrangements and a welcoming and supportive work environment. Location: Home-based in the United Kingdom (UK office location TBC soon) Start date: As soon as possible Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits package Travel: Frequent, primarily national and occasional international travel How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and application by pressing the "Apply" button. Contact If you would like to know more about the position, please contact external recruiting consultant, Lotte Christensen, at loc@slaterconsult.com. SlaterConsult is MyDefence’s recruiting partner for this position. About MyDefence At MyDefence, we specialise in next-generation solutions for detecting and neutralising drone threats. Combining advanced radio frequency technology with rapid response capabilities, we develop tools designed to meet the challenges of modern warfare and security. By working closely with frontline forces, we gain real-time insights into evolving drone tactics, allowing us to design systems with precision and reliability. Our solutions are built for military operations, law enforcement and homeland security, as well as the protection of critical infrastructure, including airports, corporate facilities, and high-security sites. At MyDefence, we believe that innovation is the key to staying ahead of evolving security threats and that our work has the potential to make a real difference in people's lives. We have a team of world-class experts, and we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the field of defence technology. With a dynamic and diverse work environment, MyDefence is an exciting and rewarding place to work for those who are passionate about using technology to make the world a safer place. Our mission is simple: to save lives and protect what matters most.

Responsibilities

The Commercial Director will be a key driver of revenue growth and market expansion in the UK and Ireland by identifying and capturing new business opportunities across defence, government, and commercial sectors. This involves leading commercial campaigns, managing proposals, and strengthening market presence through engagement and demonstrations.