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| Posted: | 01/09/26 | |
| Recruiter: | Thales | |
| Reference: | 3165744270 | |
| Type: | Permanent | |
| Industry: | Construction, Health / Medical, Health / Medical, Insurance, Recruitment, Retail, Telecoms, Security, Business Services, | |
| Salary: | Competitive | |
| Location: | City, Belfast | |
| Description: | Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Radar Sales Manager Lead the capture of next-generation radar solutions and play a key role in shaping the future of UK air defence. What the role has to offer
Our Opportunity Reporting to the Sales Director (AOW), you will be responsible for driving order intake growth, maximising GMOI and strengthening customer satisfaction across the UK market. You will identify, qualify and mature strategic opportunities, undertake detailed customer mapping using the Blue Sheet methodology (or equivalent), and develop winning capture plans that engage key stakeholders within complex customer organisations. As Capture Leader, you will define and execute long-term capture strategies, align cross-functional teams and lead opportunities from early shaping activity through to contract award. Your primary focus will be on air defence and air surveillance radar solutions across both land and naval domains, supporting some of the UK's most critical defence programmes. To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong track record of leading multinational capture or campaign teams and securing complex technology opportunities within UK Government, the MoD, policing or critical national infrastructure sectors. You will combine radar domain expertise with exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and proposal development skills, and be comfortable operating within challenging, high-profile environments. A proactive mindset, collaborative approach and ability to obtain and maintain security clearance are essential. Building a Future, we can all trust. Focus on customers and Innovation are two key values at Thales, and they are at the heart of our Strategy, Marketing and Sales teams globally. Digital technologies that play a crucial role in our future, such as AI, Quantum, 6G, Cybersecurity and Neuroscience, account for nearly half of our innovations. Joining Thales means being part of a community driven by passion and the determination to go the extra mile for our customers, to make the world a better place. IAS sits at the centre of armed forces operational priorities and is a major growth area for Thales. Its mission is to ensure national airspace sovereignty and to support the Armed Forces in protecting populations and critical infrastructure from all forms of aerial threat. The portfolio is built around three core product lines: national-level airspace security solutions using advanced radars and command-and-control systems; medium-range weapon systems that protect regional airspace against diverse threats; and short-range weapon systems that deliver close-in, tactical-level air defence over a few kilometres. What We Offer You We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing and professional growth, which includes:
Main Responsibilities
About You At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Essential Experience & Skills
If you're ready to influence the future of UK air defence and take on a high-profile role with real strategic impact, we'd love to hear from you. Security Clearance Statement This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK ( ) At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future! | |