Location: Crawley, United Kingdom
Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
Job Title: Sales Manager - Land Communications (Export)
Base location: Crawley / Reading, UK
Reporting to the Head of Sales, Land Communications and part of the Business Growth function.

SKILLS

• Interpersonal.
• Analytical approach.
• Critical decision making.
• Collaborative working.
• Technical understanding.
• Problem solving, innovative thinking.
• Leadership and communication.
• Deal closure.

EXPERIENCE

• Defence marketing and sales
• Defence procurement.
• Capture management.
• Export markets.
• Contracts and commercial.
• OI pipeline management.
• Cost, schedule and risk management.
• Partnering.
• Technology transfer.

MISSIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the primary point of contact with export customers and partners (internal and external) for Land Communications, in co-ordination with the portfolio and Key Account Managers: typically S01 below and civilian equivalent.