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BIRD Aerosystems

Sales, Marketing & BD Director

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We’re looking for defense sales ROCKSTARS!

Sales, Marketing & BD Director – Defense Sector

Ready to lead deals that actually matter?

We’re looking for high-impact Sales, Marketing & BD Directors to drive strategic growth in the defense and government sectors – in Israel and globally.

This is not just another sales role.

This is about leading complex, high-value deals, working with top-tier defense organizations, and shaping real-world impact.


✈️ What you’ll do:

  • Own and lead end-to-end sales cycles – from opportunity to contract closure
  • Build and expand relationships with defense & government stakeholders
  • Identify and develop strategic business opportunities
  • Lead complex RFI / RFP / RFQ processes
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product & programs

Requirements

🎯 What we’re looking for:

  • A Rockstar!!!
  • Proven experience in defense sales from major defense companies (5+ years)
  • Strong track record of closing large-scale deals ($10M+)
  • Well-connected in relevant territories within the defense sector (e.g., Africa, Asia, Europe)
  • Deep understanding of military and defense procurement processes
  • Hands-on experience with tenders and complex proposals
  • Excellent communication skills – Hebrew & English (fluent)
  • Additional languages – advantage
  • Strong relationship-building & stakeholder management skills
  • Willingness to travel internationally (frequently)
  • Background as a former IDF officer / Israeli MoD – advantage
  • Technical understanding in EO / RF systems – significant advantage


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