We're inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.
**Why work for Thales**
- Develop **new partnerships** to grow the munitions business in commercial markets
- Partner with an organisation at a time where the **demand for our products** is high
- Thales is making significant investments to cater for **new technology developments - **focused on new products and improvements to existing
- ** Thales promotes caree**rs for those that want to be a life-long learner - inhouse and external training for future growth and development on offer
- Salary includes a **bonus** and significant payments into **private health insurance**
- ** Hybrid work arrangements** - necessity to travel to sites, industry events held Australia wide
- ** Melbourne**, Benalla or Mulwala based - manufacturing sites are in Benalla and Mulwala
**About the role**
Part of Thales Australia, Australian Munitions (AM) is the largest domestic manufacturer of explosive ordnance to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), with a successful track record delivering ammunition, propellants, explosives and related services including acid production and industrial waste treatment to Defence and commercial markets.
Reporting to the Head of Sales, The Sales Manager is responsible in maintaining non-ADF customer accounts, and growing non-ADF munitions, in various market segments of order intake. Work within a close sales team to strengthen our position in commercial markets.
**Responsibilities (Include but not limited to)**
- Manage existing domestic and international commercial munitions, customer contracts and accounts
- Develop accurate forecasts of customer product requirements
- Cultivate existing commercial customer accounts and relationships to deliver munitions
- Capture new non-ADF production opportunities for Australian Munitions, and grow the munitions distribution network globally
- Act as the primary Point of Contact for customer issues and manage enquiries for the AM and commercial product portfolios
**About You**
- Extensive experience in Sales Management practices
- Strong internal and external stakeholder engagement and management skills
- Clear and influential verbal and written communication
- A willingness to learn the requirements of Australian Munitions and develop an understanding of the products we manufacture
**Contact**
For more information, contact Ben George, Talent Acquisition Business Partner on 0448 702 570
**Good to Know**
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
Prior to offer you'll complete a pre-employment police and medical check.
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Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.