Sales Manager – UK Government & Defence

Holt Executive has partnered with a leading global connectivity provider, offering services to a global customer base, across maritime, enterprise, defence & government sectors. Our partner is seeking a Sales Manager – UK Government & Defence who will be responsible for generating new business and managing existing accounts within the UK Government and Defence sectors. This role involves promoting a holistic range of products and solutions, actively seeking new opportunities, and ensuring alignment with future market needs. Key responsibilities, skills, and experience for the Sales Manager – UK Government & Defence:
• Develop and execute strategies to market and sell products and services to new and existing customers.
• Manage new sales enquiries, coordinating closely with the Group Sales Director.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships across all levels with assigned customers.
• Collaborate with the Business Development and Technical Services teams to enhance service delivery and product offerings.
• Provide dedicated sales support to key customers, ensuring timely follow-ups on all sales and service requests to maximize customer retention.
• Prepare accurate quotations in line with company guidelines.
• Maintain a comprehensive awareness of market conditions and customer activities.
• Keep the sales database updated with new leads and quotes.
• Create and update strategic account plans for key customers and territories.
• Prepare sales budgets, forecasts, and detailed reports on market and sales activities as needed.
• Ensure timely issuance and signing of contracts and purchase orders to meet customer delivery timelines.
• Participate in and contribute to market initiatives to enhance customer awareness of offerings and generate new leads.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product portfolio to effectively promote all offerings.
• Engage in additional sales-related initiatives such as exhibitions and seminars as required.
Key requirements for the Sales Manager – UK Government & Defence:
• Eligibility for SC security clearance within the UK.
• Profound knowledge of maritime NAVCOM solutions and a strong commercial awareness.
• Flexibility in work hours and willingness to travel extensively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Able to confidently present to engineering teams as well as C-suite executives.
If your qualifications and experience align with this Sales Manager – UK Government & Defence opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV to (url removed) for consideration.