Director BD and Sales

We are looking for a proven dealmaker who understands the defense ecosystem, can independently build opportunities from the ground up, and has a demonstrated track record of turning customer needs and early-stage leads into substantial contracts.

This is a hands-on commercial role combining Business Development and Sales, with direct responsibility for building pipeline, managing complex sales cycles, and closing high-value defense deals.

What Youll Do:

Report directly to VP of Business Development & Sales, playing a key role in the companys international growth.
Lead Business Development and Sales activities across assigned defense markets, from initial market entry and lead generation through contract signature.
Independently identify, qualify, develop, and close new business opportunities with defense ministries, armed forces, government agencies, prime contractors, and strategic industry partners.
Own the full sales cycle - from first engagement and requirements definition through demonstrations, commercial proposals, negotiations, contracting, and closing.
Build and manage a strong, measurable pipeline of high-value opportunities and maintain clear forecasts, priorities, and next steps.
Develop opportunities from the ground up, including creating access to relevant decision-makers and transforming early-stage leads into funded programs and contracts.
Drive large-scale and complex defense deals, including opportunities involving significant budgets, multi-system procurements, long sales cycles, and multiple stakeholders.
Work closely with Product, Engineering, Operations, Programs, Legal, and Finance to develop competitive technical and commercial solutions.
Lead responses to government and defense solicitations, including RFIs, RFPs, tenders, and other procurement processes.
Build and manage strategic relationships with local partners, integrators, prime contractors, distributors, and other key industry players.
Expand existing accounts by identifying follow-on opportunities, additional programs, and long-term strategic partnerships.
Represent XTEND in customer meetings, demonstrations, exhibitions, industry events, and senior-level engagements worldwide.