Regional Sales Manager (Defence)-EN

About This Role
Are you ready to drive innovation and make a real impact in the defense sector CAE UAE is seeking a passionate and driven Regional Sales Manager to lead business development and sales initiatives in the UAE. This is your chance to work at the forefront of military operational support and training, collaborating with top industry partners and the Armed Forces of the UAE.
What You'll Do

• Lead Strategic Growth: Work side-by-side with the Country Manager to identify, pursue, and secure high-value training and mission support opportunities. Your efforts will directly contribute to CAE's leadership and expansion in the region.
• Build Powerful Relationships: Engage with the UAE Armed Forces, procurement agencies, OEMs, and suppliers. Your network will be key to achieving significant order intake and maintaining a robust sales pipeline.
• Drive Winning Proposals: Take charge of B2B and B2G opportunities from prospecting to contract award, ensuring every proposal is a winner.
• Champion Industrial Participation: Develop and negotiate effective offset strategies, liaise with authorities, and forge partnerships with local suppliers and academic institutions.
• Innovate with Internal Teams: Collaborate with engineering, product, marketing, and communications teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions and elevate the CAE brand through strategic events and presentations.
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  Stay Connected: Ensure seamless alignment across business units and maintain accurate records in our CRM system. Your reporting will inform key stakeholders and drive business decisions.
  

What You Bring

• Operational Expertise: You have a background in the armed forces, MoD, or procurement agency, and thrive in face-to-the-end-user sales environments in the UAE.
• Proven Success: Your track record includes building influential defense customer relationships and securing major aerospace/defense program wins.
• Industry Connections: You're enthusiastic about engaging with customers and have a strong network in the UAE defense ecosystem.
• CRM Savvy: You know how to leverage CRM tools to maximize business opportunities.
• Strategic Mindset: You excel at developing capture strategies, shaping requirements, and understanding what it takes to win competitive opportunities.
• Autonomous & Multilingual: You work independently and communicate fluently in English; Arabic is a plus.

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Position Type
Regular
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.
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