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Saab

Head of Business Development and Sales

Saab

. Lead strategic planning and execution to drive business growth .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Business Development and Technical Sales, with a strong focus on strategic planning, customer relationship management, and market analysis. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate contracts, and develop competitive proposals in the subsea robotics industry.

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Business DevelopmentTechnical SalesSubsea RoboticsStrategic PlanningCustomer Relationship Management

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Hard Skills
Sales Strategy DevelopmentMarket AnalysisProposal GenerationContract NegotiationData AnalysisMulti-Engineering Systems KnowledgeRFQ ResponseCompetitor IntelligenceTechnical PresentationBid Review
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsNegotiationProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
CRM SystemsMarket Intelligence ToolsSales Management Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
Subsea RoboticsROVsBusiness GrowthCustomer Services ManagementTrade ShowsIndustry Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead strategic planning and execution to drive business growth
  • Identify new opportunities and build partnerships
  • Manage Saab Seaeye's Sales Managers and Customer Services Manager
  • Identify and generate new sales opportunities through targeted business development
  • Establish formal sales plans and strategies
  • Develop new and maintain existing customer relationships
  • Facilitate peer-to-peer relationships
  • Respond to RFQs and assist in generating commercial/technical proposals
  • Attend prospective customer meetings for contract negotiations
  • Conduct product and company presentations
  • Manage a network of distributors
  • Support prospect qualification and create strategies and solutions for custom proposals
  • Develop technical/commercial suggestions or solutions to improve product competitiveness
  • Follow Saab Winning Business process, including CRM
  • Participate in bid/contract review and approval
  • Lead contract handover processes
  • Support variation orders for existing contracts
  • Provide competitor and market intelligence in support of bids
  • Monitor market trends, subsea robotics knowledge, market drivers, and competitor positions
  • Represent the company at trade shows and industry events

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience in a similar Business Development/Technical Sales Role
  • Experience with ROVs or other Subsea Robotics
  • Strong leadership, management, and communication skills
  • Ability to develop and execute strategic plans
  • Strong understanding of business principles and market dynamics
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to identify and resolve complex business problems
  • Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
  • Ability to analyse data and identify trends
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Deep understanding of the industry and target markets
  • Proven experience working on multi-engineering discipline systems (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic)
  • Workforce screening may include Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights, and a security interview

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Workplace pension scheme with 8% company contribution
  • Private medical insurance
  • Group income protection scheme
  • Death in service insurance
  • Up to 5% share matching scheme
  • Company enhanced Maternity/Adoption & Paternity leave
  • Much more