Technical Sales Manager (Defense)

Location: Must be based in the United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is an air defense startup building AI-guided interceptors and software platforms to counter drones and cruise missiles for NATO-aligned militaries.

What you will do

• Lead in-depth product presentations, field trials, and proof of concepts for UK MoD stakeholders and defense partners.
• Author technical responses to capability briefs and proposals, including detailed compliance matrices.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Sales Director in business development.
• Liaise between Sales and Engineering teams to ensure customer requirements are technically feasible.
• Monitor the UK competitor landscape for platforms similar to the company portfolio.
• Participate in initial technical onboarding in locations across France and potentially Ukraine.

Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• 3+ years of experience in technical sales and product demonstrations within the defense market.
• Experience with Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or Counter-UAS (C-UAS).
• General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) and Remote Pilot Competency Level 1.
• Experience working with munitions and ordnance.
• Proven logistical planning skills and willingness to travel overseas.

Nice to have

• Remote Pilot Qualifications (RPC-L1 to RPC-L4).
• Experience in a defense start-up, neo-prime, or prime contractor.
• Former UK Military Service (NCO).

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI-guided defense technology.
• High-growth environment with significant international expansion.
• Exposure to live exercises and operational demonstrations globally.
• Collaborative environment bridging cutting-edge engineering and strategic sales.