International Sales Manager

My client, a leading provider of advanced security solutions, is looking to hire a Sales Manager to support the promotion of their products within the worldwide Defence and Homeland Security community. 

This is a hybrid role, requiring international travel at at least one day a week in the Cambridge/East Anglia Area. 

Responsibilities:

• Promote products within the Defence and Homeland Security community
• Deliver individual sales targets and maintain the company's reputation
• Close sales with integrators and end users
• Create and execute a strategy to increase sales and lead major project bids
• Assist in penetrating new markets
• Maintain records of all sales activity using CRM system
• Identify and close high-value prospects
• Travel extensively within the nominated region for client visits and product demonstrations
• Build business relationships with potential new customers
• Help develop comprehensive programme capture plans
• Maintain and communicate short and long-term business development plans
• Respond to client requests for proposals (RFPs)

• Dynamic, can-do attitude
• Strong communications and presentation skills
• Technical competence with the ability to understand and communicate new concepts and solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• 5+ years of experience in a technical discipline or sales role in a related industry
• Ability to obtain UK security clearance
• Full UK Driving licence