Head of Sales

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**Head of Sales & Marketing**

At Thales Australia, we are a leading engineering and technology company. We research, develop, and supply technology and services in the Aerospace, Transportation, Defence and Security space. Our work impacts the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer.

Our **Avionics (AVS) **business develops a range of high-tech avionics and training & simulation solutions for defence and civil markets In Australia.

**The Opportunity**

We have an exciting sales leadership opportunity to join our AVS business, leading and driving the growth of the AVS portfolio both in the defence and civil markets.

Leading a team of 2 Business Development Managers this role will be responsible for:

- Managing the sales opportunity pipeline across the Avionics business in Australia and New Zealand;
- Partnering with Key Account Managers, Capture leads and other stakeholders to manage customers’ needs and create future opportunities;
- Participating in developing the AVS business strategy;
- Ensuring all business development & Sales activities are aligned to the AVS strategy;
- Development of the Sales & Marketing strategy;
- Writing technical proposals for new bids.

**About You**

Ideally, we are looking for a highly adaptable sales leader who has the ability to prioritise and bring customers along on the journey and make a difference for the business. To meet the requirements of the role with ease you will ideally have:

- Prior experience in a Senior Sales & Marketing position in Defence and Civil markets
- Highly developed strategic and analytical skills for key decision making
- Extensive experience working in a multi-national sales environment
- Ability to lead in an international environment with a diverse group of stakeholders
- Exceptional customer focus and the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity
- Existing Security Clearance or ability to attain one
- Competitive base salary + Super + 12% Bonus
- Paid health insurance for you and your family
- Flexible Hybrid working conditions
- Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech)
- Fitness Passport discount
- Modernised Paid Parental leave
- Veterans Leave

**Good to Know**

Prior to offer you’ll complete a pre-employment police and medical.

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