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Defence Sales Manager – Construction Products Manufacturer£80,000 Base + Bonus + Executive Package Fully Expensed Company Car or Car Allowance UK-Based | Remote / Home WorkingA Rare Opportunity to Lead Defence Sales for a Construction Products ManufacturerThis is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced defence-focused sales professional to take ownership of MOD / Defence Estates (DEO/DIO) sales for a well-established manufacturer of construction products supplying into critical defence infrastructure.Rather than selling commoditised products, you’ll be representing engineered, specification-led construction solutions that are fundamental to the delivery and maintenance of UK defence estates — air bases, naval facilities, training estates, and secure sites.The business already has capability, product quality, and supply-chain strength. What it needs now is a senior sales leader who understands how defence construction really works — from specification through Tier 1 contractors to framework delivery.Why This Is a Great OpportunityOwn the defence sector – this role gives you full responsibility for defence estates and MOD-related salesSpecification-led selling – influence projects early, not just price-led tendersLong-term programmes – defence estates offer stability, repeat work, and framework-driven pipelinesExecutive-level backing – direct access to leadership and decision-makersRemote-first role – work from home with travel to sites and clients as requiredA platform to grow into a Head of Defence or Commercial Director positionWho You’ll Be Selling IntoYou will work across the defence construction ecosystem, including:DEO / DIO / MOD estate stakeholdersTier 1 & Tier 2 Contractors:Defence consultants, project managers, and specialist subcontractorsKey ResponsibilitiesLead defence sales for the business’s construction product portfolioDevelop and execute a defence sector growth strategySecure product specification into defence construction and refurbishment projectsNavigate MOD procurement, frameworks, and approved supplier routesSupport bids, tenders, and technical submissionsRepresent the manufacturer at defence and construction industry eventsWhat We’re Looking ForEssentialProven experience selling into MOD / DIO / Defence EstatesStrong understanding of defence construction procurement and frameworksBackground in manufacturing, technical products, or specification-led salesTrack record of winning and growing long-term defence accountsComfortable operating at senior contractor, consultant, and client levelPackage & Benefits£80,000 base salaryPerformance-related bonusFully expensed company car or car allowanceExecutive benefits package (pension, private healthcare, etc.)Work-from-home flexibilityAll business travel fully expensedThe Bigger PictureThis role offers far more than a standard sales position. You’ll be:The go-to defence specialist within the businessInstrumental in shaping how the manufacturer grows its defence presenceWorking on nationally critical infrastructure projects with long-term securityPositioned for future progression into senior commercial leadership