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International Sales Manager

£75,000 - £80,000 + Commission Bonus + Market-Leading Company + International Travel + Private Healthcare + Excellent Company Benefits

Southern England (Commutable to a Major UK Airport)

Are you an experienced Sales Professional with a background in Government or Military contracts, looking to step into a high-impact, international role with a market-leading engineering technology company?

On offer is a rare opportunity to join a global leader in security detection systems, working with cutting-edge engineering solutions and playing a key role in the expansion of Global markets.

This industry-leading manufacturer provide security detection and identification solutions, supporting customers in customs, border protection, law enforcement, the military, and emergency services. With state-of-the-art facilities in the UK and US, and over two decades of excellence, they continue to grow rapidly, driven by innovation and strong commercial leadership.

In this pivotal role, you will lead sales strategy across Europe, working closely with government and military clients to position this company's world-class solutions. You'll manage the full sales lifecycle-from developing customer roadmaps and crafting tailored proposals, to leading high-value contract negotiations. This is a dynamic, travel-based role offering fantastic autonomy and significant long-term career progression.

This exciting position is ideal for a Sales Manager or Business Development professional with experience in international sales, particularly within the CBRN or defence sector, looking to advance their career at a growing global engineering technology leader.

The Role:

Develop and execute sales strategies across Europe

Lead bids, proposals and contract negotiations

Build relationships with government and military clients

Regular international travel to customer sites and industry events

Private Healthcare and Commission Bonus Structure

The Person:

Sales experience with managing high-value contracts

Engineering, Aerospace, Defense or Military Background ideal

Experience with managing complex bids and proposals

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Lewis Durrant at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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