International Sales Manager
Indexed description
We are seeking an experienced International Sales Manager to lead complex, end-to-end sales activities in the global defense market. The role includes full ownership of the sales cycle – from opportunity identification and lead generation through negotiation and closing of strategic deals – while working directly with government and defense organizations worldwide.
Key responsibilities
- Own and manage full sales cycles (E2E): opportunity identification, proposal leadership, negotiations, and closing deals, including initial post-sale engagement
- Drive international sales growth across defense and government markets
- Management of direct sales activities and international channel/partner networks
- Leading complex commercial negotiations and proposal processes (RFI / RFP / RFQ)
- Promote advanced technology solutions, with a focus on C2 / C4I systems and software-based platforms
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and partners
- Close collaboration with engineering, product, and program teams
- Representation of the organization in high-level meetings, industry forums, and defense exhibitions
- Report to the VP Sales & Marketing
What we are looking for
- Proven experience in international defense sales – mandatory
- Strong track record of managing complex, long-cycle sales processes end-to-end
- Experience working with government and defense customers
- Ability to independently identify and develop new business opportunities
- Strong technical understanding and ability to operate in complex system environments
- Experience with C2 / C4I systems – an advantage
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Fluent English; additional language – advantage
- Willingness to travel internationally
What makes this role exciting
- Full ownership of strategic international sales cycles
- Direct engagement with senior decision-makers worldwide
- Exposure to advanced, mission-critical defense technologies
- High-impact role in a global growth environment
- You will be part of a leading, well-established defense company with globally deployed, operationally proven solutions trusted by customers worldwide
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