Defense Sales UK - H/F

About Alta AresAlta Ares is an air defense Neoprime. We build AI-guided interceptors to counter drones and cruise missiles, along with the software platform that powers them.Our customers are NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions, and our systems are regularly deployed during live exercises and operational demonstrations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.Founded in 2024, we have grown to 90 people, raised over $60M, and increased revenue 40× this year. We are now entering a new phase of international expansion, industrial scaling, fundraising, and product development.Position detailsLocation: UK-based (UK), mobility requiredReports to: CEO and Executive Board/ComexPosition objective: Drive Alta Ares’ commercial expansion across the United Kingdom by securing defense contracts, building relationships with procurement agencies, and positioning Alta Ares as a category-defining leader in AI-enabled defense systems.

We are looking for a high-performance sales leader with a strong background in the defense industry, ideally with experience in neoprimes or advanced defense tech companies.Role & MissionDefense Sales & Business DevelopmentOwn the sales pipeline across UK MOD, procurement agencies, and armed forcesLead qualification, opportunity shaping, proposal management, and contract negotiationsIdentify and drive multi-million programs across ISR, C-UAS, autonomy, and AIEstablish a repeatable sales motion with clear forecasting and metricsConvert tactical demos and pilot deployments into scalable contractsCustomer & Partner RelationshipsBuild trusted relationships with military users, procurement officers, and program managersEngage with primes, neoprimes, integrators, and defense engineering firmsDevelop and manage channel partnerships where relevantConduct regular on-site visits, field demos, and customer workshops across EuropeMarket Expansion & Strategic DevelopmentMap European defense markets: budgets, procurement cycles, capability gapsShape

Requirements

for upcoming tenders and influence capability roadmapsProvide competitive intelligence and product feedback to engineering & foundersSupport localization strategies for key European countriesCross-functional CollaborationWork closely with Engineering, Product, and Operations teams to align demos, deployments, and deliveryHelp refine pricing strategy, sales collateral, and customer-facing documentationContribute to showcasing Alta Ares at major defense exhibitions (Eurosatory, DSEI, MSPO, IDEX, etc.)Candidate profile5 - 10 years of experience in defense sales, business development, capture management, or program engagementStrong track record selling to MODs, procurement agencies, or armed forcesExperience in defense tech companies, primes, or ideally neoprimes (e.g., Anduril, Helsing, Palantir, Shield AI, or equivalent)Deep understanding of defense procurement cycles and bidding processesDemonstrated ability to close complex deals in multi-stakeholder environmentsExperience working with drones, C-UAS, ISR, AI autonomy, or adjacent systems is a major plusSkills & QualitiesStrong hunter profile with resilience and deal-making mindsetAbility to translate technical capabilities into operational valueExcellent relationship-building with military and technical stakeholdersHigh integrity, discretion, and understanding of security cultureEntrepreneurial spirit: able to operate in fast-moving, resource-efficient environmentsBilingual English + another European language (French strongly preferred)Nice to HaveExperience in a neoprime or high-growth defense startupExperience in NATO procurement or European Defence Fund (EDF) programsFormer military service (officer or NCO)Knowledge of operational C-UAS, ISR, or AI workflowsExisting network inside European MODs and procurement bodiesAbility to support deployments and demos in live environmentsFind more English Speaking Jobs in United Kingdom on Arbeitnow