Sales Manager

Job Title: Sales Manager (Proposal Manager) Working Pattern: Bristol/Hybrid (3 days pw) Management level: C What You Will Be Doing You will be leading complex sales campaigns with customers and partners in our key defence markets to win orders that deliver our strategy and support our ambition to grow a sustainable business. You will be leading multidisciplinary capture teams to develop competitive solutions for our sales campaigns, and supporting the definition and execution of campaign strategies for both domestic and export opportunities. You Will Be Influencing enabling business functions and programme teams to deliver key inputs in support of your campaigns, for leading the team through internal approvals, and supporting development of Rolls‑Royce and customer business cases.

Pursuing commercial optimisation in all proposals, and negotiating strong commercial deals that balance risk and reward to achieve strong financial returns that deliver value to the business. Working closely with Rolls‑Royce Defence Government Relations to develop, keep current and execute comprehensive stakeholder engagement plans and strategic communications in support of key opportunities and campaigns. Contributing to the implementation of continuous improvements in our sales processes and campaign toolkits, and collaborating with teammates to help grow and sustain the range of expertise and skills within the Sales and Business Development teams.

Who We’re Looking For A self‑starter with strong business and commercial acumen, able to deal with ambiguity, synthesize complex information, formulate and communicate a simple way forward, and guide others through delivery of winning bids and proposals. An inclusive and confident communicator with experience engaging with and positively influencing at all levels of organisations and stakeholders to build lasting, highly productive relationships. Proven skills in stakeholder management, strong influencing skills, and an ability to work successfully in a global business and with customers and partners from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Experience of sales, campaign leadership, customer or supplier negotiation, and/or managing bids and proposals would be an advantage. Experience of sales, campaign leadership, negotiation and/or managing bids and proposals in a UK Defence or Governmental business environment. Security Clearance To work for the Rolls‑Royce Defence business, an individual must hold a Security Check clearance.

Rolls‑Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if the candidate does not already have this in place. Due to the nature of work, only UK nationals or MoD approved dual nationals can be considered. Equal Opportunities Rolls‑Royce are committed to a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr