International Sales Manager

Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid | International Travel
£65,000–£70,000 Base + 25% Commission (OTE £81,250–£87,500)

We’re supporting a specialist engineering technology business in the search for an International Sales Manager to drive sales across global Defence and Homeland Security markets.

This is a full sales cycle role focused on managing existing accounts, converting inbound opportunities, and winning new business across international defence and security sectors.

• Full sales ownership: account management, inbound leads, and new business
• Approx. 25% international travel
• Key regions: Western Europe and Africa, some exporsure to The Americas and Canada
• Hybrid working with flexibility (typically 3 days on-site)
• Small, high-autonomy sales team
• Reporting to Sales Director

You’ll be responsible for developing customer relationships, converting qualified opportunities into orders, and supporting major project bids.

This includes CRM management, customer demonstrations, proposal responses (RFPs), pipeline development, and strategic business planning.

You’ll work closely with integrators, end users, and government/defence customers, so the ability to understand and communicate technical solutions is essential.

• Experience in technical sales, business development, or a commercial role in a related industry
• Defence, security, surveillance, military, or government sector exposure is highly desirable
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Able to understand and explain technically complex products
• Self-starter who works well with autonomy
• Comfortable operating in a small team environment
• Full UK driving licence
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (preferred)

Junior candidates with strong sales ability and relevant sector exposure will also be considered.

This is a high-visibility role in a specialist business where you’ll have genuine ownership, strong earning potential, and the opportunity to influence international growth in a technically advanced sector.