Defence Sales Manager - Construction Products Manufacturer
£80,000 Base + Bonus + Executive Package
Fully Expensed Company Car or Car Allowance
UK-Based | Remote / Home Working
A Rare Opportunity to Lead Defence Sales for a Construction Products Manufacturer
This 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 Opportunity
Own the defence sector - this role gives you full responsibility for defence estates and MOD-related sales
Specification-led selling - influence projects early, not just price-led tenders
Long-term programmes - defence estates offer stability, repeat work, and framework-driven pipelines
Executive-level backing - direct access to leadership and decision-makers
Remote-first role - work from home with travel to sites and clients as required
A platform to grow into a Head of Defence or Commercial Director position
Who You'll Be Selling Into
You will work across the defence construction ecosystem, including:
DEO / DIO / MOD estate stakeholders
Tier 1 & Tier 2 Contractors:
Defence consultants, project managers, and specialist subcontractors
Key Responsibilities
Lead defence sales for the business's construction product portfolio
Develop and execute a defence sector growth strategy
Secure product specification into defence construction and refurbishment projects
Navigate MOD procurement, frameworks, and approved supplier routes
Support bids, tenders, and technical submissions
Represent the manufacturer at defence and construction industry events
What We're Looking For
Essential
Proven experience selling into MOD / DIO / Defence Estates
Strong understanding of defence construction procurement and frameworks
Background in manufacturing, technical products, or specification-led sales
Track record of winning and growing long-term defence accounts
Comfortable operating at senior contractor, consultant, and client level
Package & Benefits
£80,000 base salary
Performance-related bonus
Fully expensed company car or car allowance
Executive benefits package (pension, private healthcare, etc.)
Work-from-home flexibility
All business travel fully expensed
The Bigger Picture
This role offers far more than a standard sales position. You'll be:
The go-to defence specialist within the business
Instrumental in shaping how the manufacturer grows its defence presence
Working on nationally critical infrastructure projects with long-term security
Positioned for future progression into senior commercial leadership
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
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