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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Senior Sales Manager

Account ManagementPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeZürich, SwitzerlandNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of professional experience in the defense and security sector, with a strong understanding of global defense markets, the military environment, and innovative technology solutions, preferably in communications systems, cybersecurity, electronic warfare, radar, or air defense.
  • Demonstrated success as a sales manager, key account manager, or bid manager, with extensive experience designing and selling complex defense programs in B2B and B2G environments.
  • Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking that combines a broad vision with a hands-on approach to identifying business potential, implementing sales strategies, and driving growth.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills and excellent relationship management, supported by an established network of decision-makers in industry and government.
  • High motivation and a proactive working style, with the ability to succeed in a dynamic environment and navigate corporate structures.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with confident use of CRM systems, sales analytics, reporting, and performance management tools.
  • A completed master's degree in Business Administration or an equivalent qualification.
  • Fluent German and English; French is an advantage.
  • Willingness to travel frequently within Switzerland to customer sites and branches, and to travel internationally occasionally.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with sales leadership to turn customer knowledge into long-term strategic partnerships.
  • Drive national and international growth across pre-sales initiatives, contract negotiations, and after-sales business.
  • Develop and implement tailored sales strategies for defined target markets and regions, supported by cross-functional expert teams.
  • Address customer challenges with a solution-oriented approach and proactively offer new approaches through upselling and cross-selling.
  • Lead complex contract negotiations to create value for both customers and the company.
  • Represent customer interests internally and coordinate teams to respond quickly and effectively to customer needs and feedback.
  • Continuously analyze market trends, identify risks early, and uncover new opportunities.
  • Manage the opportunity pipeline, prioritize tasks, and work with stakeholders to successfully close opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in communications systems, cybersecurity, electronic warfare, radar, or air defense.
  • French-language proficiency.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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