• Job Description

  Req#: R0223793

  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 careers 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

  You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.

  As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

  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.

  For more information on Thales visit us @ThalesCareers on Instagram

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  Thales is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

  We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more on how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://work180.com/en-AU/for-women/employer/thales.

  Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.

• About the company

  Thales is a global high technology leader that designs and builds electrical systems and provides services for the aerospace, defence, transportation and security markets. The company investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology.

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