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Sales Manager - Defence Vertical - Drone IndustryIoTechWorld Avigation Pvt Ltd • Gurugram, India
Sales Manager - Defence Vertical - Drone Industry

Sales Manager - Defence Vertical - Drone Industry

IoTechWorld Avigation Pvt Ltd • Gurugram, India
7 days ago
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Job Description : Sales Manager - Defence Vertical (Drone Industry).

Position : Sales Manager - Defence (UAV & Drone Solutions).

Location : [Gurgaon, India].

Department : Sales & Business Development.

Reports To : Head - Defence Business / Director - Sales & Marketing.

Role Overview :

  • We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Sales Manager.
  • The role requires developing and managing relationships with Defence organizations, paramilitary forces, and government stakeholders, while leading the internal sales team to achieve revenue growth.
  • The candidate will play a key role in positioning our drone solutions for defence applications, securing contracts, and driving business expansion in the Defence & Aerospace sector.

Key Responsibilities :

Business Development & Sales Strategy :

  • Develop and implement sales strategies to expand the company's presence in the Defence sector.
  • Identify business opportunities within the Indian Armed Forces, DRDO, DPSUs, and paramilitary organizations.
  • Drive revenue targets through tenders, RFPs, and direct defence procurement opportunities.
  • Build and maintain strong C-level and decision-maker relationships within the Ministry of Defence ecosystem.
  • Team Leadership & Coordination :

  • Lead and mentor the sales team, ensuring high performance and achievement of targets.
  • Coordinate with technical, R&D, and operations teams to align sales pitches with product capabilities.
  • Review sales pipeline regularly, providing guidance and corrective actions.
  • Tendering & Proposals :

  • Oversee tender participation in GeM and MoD procurement platforms.
  • Guide the team in preparing detailed techno-commercial proposals and presentations.
  • Lead price negotiations and contract discussions with defence procurement authorities.
  • Market Intelligence & Representation :

  • Track defence procurement trends, budgets, and competitor strategies.
  • Provide insights to management for product improvements and new solutions.
  • Represent the company at defence expos, seminars, and industry forums (Aero India, DefExpo, etc.
  • Reporting & Compliance :

  • Ensure adherence to defence procurement policies and compliance requirements.
  • Maintain regular MIS reports on sales progress, tenders, and order pipeline.
  • Report directly to senior leadership on targets and market updates.
  • Qualifications & Skills :

  • Education : MBA in Sales / Marketing or equivalent.
  • Experience : defence Background, 5-6 years in Defence sales, business development, or government liaison.
  • Experience in drones, aerospace, UAVs, or defence equipment is highly desirable.
  • Skills :

  • Strong understanding of defence procurement processes (Buy Indian-IDDM, Make-I / II, DPP / DAP, GeM).
  • Established network within the defence ecosystem (Army HQ, Air HQ, Navy, DRDO, DPSUs).
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Proven track record in closing large defence deals.
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a sales team.
  • Willing To Travel for demo and trials.
  • Key Competencies :

  • Strategic thinking and long-term business planning.
  • Strong leadership and team management.
  • Ability to navigate bureaucratic processes with persistence.
  • High integrity, discipline, and compliance-driven mindset (critical for defence industry).
  • Passion for Defence, Aerospace, and Emerging Technologies.
  • (ref : iimjobs.com)

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