Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

About the team
For our Sales Team in Thales NL Naval we are looking for a Director Sales Services. Thales NL Naval is a supplier of Naval systems serving more than 25 navies across the world. The Director Sales Services will lead a team of eight Service Sales Managers who are responsible for service sales in their region. The Service Sales team is supported by a team of Service Support specialists who manage the service proposals as well as service contracts. Navy systems generally are exposed to a rough oceanic environment and are expected to last up to 40 years in this environment. The services required to keep the naval systems operational vary from health checks and spares to overhauls, upgrades and complete in-Service Support or Performance Based Logistics contract.

About your future job

You will lead the team of Service Sales managers and be part of the Thales NL Sales Management Team. Together with the Service Sales Managers and the Product Segment Services team you translate our service strategy into the Service Sales Strategy per region and align this with the worldwide Thales Sales Network, regional service centers and in-country partners. Thales NL has a significant installed base across the world exceeding 5B€ of systems and with the increasing operational demand especially in Europe, we’re strongly growing in services. We have the ambition to grow even more our service business and we are looking for a Sales Director Services that can deliver the sales contribution to this objective.

Director Service Sales:

• Manage and develop the Service Sales managers.
• Define and manage the Service Sales strategy.
• Market our Services with our customer and our Service offers in the Thales International ecosystem. Set service objectives and report on monthly base on these
• Contribute to improvement of our service delivery processes

 

Why you'd be a good match
Are you passionate on services, a proven track record in growing service business, looking for an International high-tech business environment and keen to develop a team of service specialists into a true sales force, then this could very well be the ideal position for you.

• Proven track record in developing a service team and growing service business in an international environment.
• Motivated by cultural and local differences across our global navy customers
• Interested to develop new service concepts and new service collaborations
• Are good at listening to the customer and reading between the lines;
• Team player, realizing that high service performance requires excellent end-to-end collaboration along the whole value chain.

Thales offers

• Join a diverse, inclusive and international team in a high-tech, innovative environment where a wide range of perspectives and experiences are genuinely valued

• Enjoy strong support for personal and professional development – whether you're aiming for technical depth, commercial growth, international experience or leadership – with opportunities tailored to your goals and potential

• Collaborate with colleagues from over 68 countries in a culture built on equality, respect and shared learning

• Work in a modern, accessible office with flexible hours, support for work-life balance, and adaptability to suit your personal circumstances – at every stage of life or when balancing responsibilities

• Benefit from 40 vacation days per year, a competitive salary and the freedom to customize your employment package – including options such as internet reimbursement, corporate fitness, bike plan, union contributions or relocation support

• Your ideas and initiative are truly welcome – you'll have the freedom to shape your role and make meaningful contributions

Interested?
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Diversity Statement
We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.

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