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About the Role
The Sales Director will lead the commercial strategy and execution for the armored vehicle division, driving revenue growth across regional and international markets. The role r.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute overall sales strategy for armored vehicles
- Identify and penetrate new markets across GCC, Africa, Asia, and other target regions
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Business Development Managers
- Build and maintain relationships with government entities, defense procurement agencies, and security companies
- Lead high value negotiations and contract closures
- Attend international exhibitions, defense expos, and industry events
- Oversee preparation of bids, proposals, and tender submissions
- Provide regular sales reports and market intelligence to senior leadership
Requirements
- Proven experience in sales leadership, preferably in armored vehicles or defense sector
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to travel frequently regionally and internationally
- Experience with government and military procurement
- Excellent negotiation and contract closure skills
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Role Overview
- The Sales Director will lead the commercial strategy and execution for the armored vehicle division, driving revenue growth across regional and international markets.
- Requires strong leadership of the Business Development team, active client engagement, and frequent travel.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the overall sales strategy for armored vehicles (military, security, VIP transport, cash in transit, etc.)
- Identify and penetrate new markets across GCC, Africa, Asia, and other target regions
- Set annual sales targets, forecasts, and regional growth plans
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing strategies
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Business Development Managers (BDMs)
- Define KPIs, monitor performance, and ensure achievement of targets
- Build a high performance sales culture focused on accountability and results
- Support BDMs in key negotiations and strategic accounts
- Build and maintain relationships with government entities, defense procurement agencies, security companies, and private VIP clients
- Lead high value negotiations and contract closures
- Attend international exhibitions, defense expos, and industry events
- Ensure long term client satisfaction and repeat business
Travel & Representation
- Travel frequently (regional and international) for client meetings, tenders, exhibitions, and strategic partnerships
- Represent the company at defense and automotive security trade shows
Tendering & Contracts
- Oversee preparation of bids, proposals, and tender submissions
- Coordinate with engineering, production, and compliance teams to meet client specifications
- Ensure compliance with export regulations and defense related requirements
Coordination & Reporting
- Work closely with production, engineering, finance, and logistics teams to ensure order fulfillment
- Provide regular sales reports and market intelligence to senior leadership
- Support pricing strategy and margin optimization
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