Head of Business Development and Sales (Saab Seaeye)

Introduction: Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth.

We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of: Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations

The role

• This role is part of our Saab UK Business Development and Sales Team deployed into our Saab Seaeye (Under Water Robotics) business.
• As Head of Business Development and Sales, you will lead strategic planning and execution to drive business growth, identify new opportunities, build partnerships, and manage a team to achieve revenue goals.
• The Head of BD & Sales will understand, articulate and shape the future of Subsea Robotics and enjoy partnering with customers across different markets, including Offshore Energy and Defence.
• Additionally, you will have line management responsibilities of Saab Seaeye's Sales Managers (responsible for new equipment sales) and Customer Services Manager (responsible for after sales, spares and repairs)