Affinity Talent Partners
Sales Specialist – Defence & Security
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Sales Specialist – Defence & Security
Sales Specialist – UK & Ireland
Role Overview
We are retained by one of the world’s most respected names in precision technology to appoint a Sales Specialist for the UK and Ireland. This is a rare opportunity to join a global business with 15,000+ employees and €3bn+ turnover, at the start of a deliberate market expansion, with a genuinely differentiated product and a strong revenue foundation already in place.
The Opportunity
The product is a next-generation security system, surpassing current deployments in the UK market. Already proven in the most highly regulated security environments worldwide, the business is now expanding into new verticals.
The mandate for this role is to build on current momentum and develop new business across a wider range of security-focused sectors throughout the UK and Ireland.
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Target Markets
- Data Centres
- Critical Infrastructure
- Loss Prevention
- High-Footfall Venues
- Policing & Law Enforcement
- Government & Public Sector
- Justice & Defence
- Corporate Security
What We’re Looking For
We seek commercially driven sales professionals who combine:
- Technical curiosity with the ability to open doors and build lasting relationships
- Drive and appetite rather than years of experience
- Background in College, University, Armed Forces, or sales of technical/engineered products
- Where understanding technology was critical
Commercial Highlights
- Six to seven-figure deal values
- Sales cycles of 12–24 months involving security, facilities, procurement, and executive stakeholders
- Strong regulatory and compliance procurement drivers
- Integration into wider security infrastructure programmes
- Significant aftermarket and service revenue alongside capital sale
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Experience Required
- 5 years minimum in B2B sales within security technology or a related high-tech industry
- Proven track record of:
- Opening new accounts
- Exceeding sales targets
- Ideally a degree in engineering or a related technical field
- Willingness to:
- Travel regularly across UK and Ireland
- Obtain UK Security Clearance (SC level)
What’s On Offer
- Very competitive base salary + performance-related bonuses
- Extensive training and development
- Company car/car allowance
- Private medical cover
Location
Home-based, with preferred proximity to the South of England
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