Build your career in aerospace, defence and unmanned aviation

About the role

Orbital UAV is seeking a motivated and commercially minded Sales & Marketing Assistant to join the Business Development team in Balcatta, Western Australia. This is an opportunity to build a career in an international, technology-focused business operating across the rapidly evolving UAV, aerospace and defence sectors. Working closely with Orbital UAV's Business Development team, you will support customer engagement, sales opportunities, marketing activities, industry research and major trade shows and exhibitions in Australia and internationally.

We are looking for someone who is organised, curious, confident with people and keen to learn. You may be a recent graduate, have a few years of commercial experience, or bring experience from the Australian Defence Force or defence industry. 

The opportunity 

This is a broad role designed to provide exposure across the commercial side of Orbital UAV's business. 

You will work with our Business Development team and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and senior leadership as we engage with customers and pursue opportunities in Australia and international markets. 

Key responsibilities

• Supporting customer enquiries, quotations, proposals, tenders and presentations
• Helping coordinate sales opportunities and maintaining customer and opportunity information within our CRM
• Researching prospective customers, markets, competitors and emerging opportunities
• Supporting customer meetings, correspondence and follow-up activities
• Monitoring developments across the UAV, aerospace and defence sectors
• Supporting Orbital UAV's website, LinkedIn presence and other approved digital channels
• Assisting with brochures, product sheets, presentations, advertisements and other marketing collateral
• Coordinating photography, video, newsletters, email campaigns and promotional materials
• Supporting the planning and delivery of trade shows, exhibitions and customer events
• Researching exhibitors and attendees to help identify prospective customers and business opportunities.
• Supporting the coordination of NDAs, customer due diligence, export-control information and other commercial documentation.  
• Travelling domestically and internationally to support exhibitions, trade shows and customer engagements where required

The role provides particularly broad exposure to the Business Development function, including sales pipeline management, customer engagement, market intelligence and industry developments. Marketing responsibilities range from digital channels and collateral through to external agencies and content production, while the exhibition component includes event logistics, customer targeting, lead capture and international attendance.  

About you

We are interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about developing their commercial career and who enjoy working in a technical, fast-moving environment. 

You will ideally bring:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A professional, personable and confident approach to dealing with customers and internal stakeholders
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Good attention to detail
• Confidence using technology and the ability to quickly learn new software and technical concepts
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a cross-functional team
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365
• An interest in UAVs, aerospace, defence, engineering or advanced technology
• The willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally when required

Experience with CRM/ERP systems such as Odoo, Adobe or Canva, website content management systems and LinkedIn would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Experience 

We encourage applications from entry-level candidates and applicants with up to three years' relevant experience in sales, marketing, business development, administration or a related field. 

A tertiary qualification in business, marketing, communications, commerce or a related discipline is well regarded but is not essential. 

• Experience in the Australian Defence Force or defence sector is highly regarded, as is experience or demonstrated knowledge of propulsion systems, UAVs, drones, aerospace, defence or related technology industries.