Head of North America Sales
About The Position
You will be responsible for driving North America sales execution for Artis Defense, with a primary focus on the U.S. Department of Defense, especially the U.S. Army, and strategic partnerships with defense primes and integrators. Artis builds the world’s most advanced terminal defense systems, capable of defeating kinetic threats ranging from rockets and missiles to drones and loitering munitions using a single integrated system. Your work will directly support the deployment of life-saving capability to soldiers, operators, and civilians operating in real-world threat environments. As part of a lean, mission-driven organization, you will be given immediate responsibility for generating and shaping large sales opportunities, representing Artis with senior government, military, and industry stakeholders, and supporting the capture and execution of complex defense programs. You will work closely with the VP of Marketing, Sales, and Business Development, as well as engineering, product, and executive leadership. This role requires a self-directed, trusted professional who understands how the U.S. Army buys, how primes operate, and how to translate advanced technology into awarded contracts. You will balance senior-level engagement with hands-on opportunity development and execution.
Requirements
- An active security clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance is required. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearances.
- Direct experience selling into the U.S. Department of Defense, with strong preference for U.S. Army programs
- Experience working with defense primes and system integrators
- Proven ability to generate and advance complex, high-value sales opportunities
- Strong understanding of defense acquisition processes and timelines
- Ability to engage credibly with senior military officers, government civilians, and industry executives
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly motivated, trustworthy, and comfortable operating with significant autonomy
- Ability to clearly communicate technical capability in an operational and mission-focused context
- Comfortable supporting marketing activities, demonstrations, and industry events
- Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience in defense sales, business development, or a related field
- Direct experience working with the U.S. Department of Defense
- Demonstrated experience supporting or executing sales efforts involving defense primes
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred but not required
- Prior military or government service
- Experience with air and missile defense, counter-UAS, active protection systems, or kinetic effectors
- Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales or allied defense programs
Responsibilities
- Driving North America sales execution for Artis Defense
- Focus on the U.S. Department of Defense, especially the U.S. Army
- Strategic partnerships with defense primes and integrators
- Generating and shaping large sales opportunities
- Representing Artis with senior government, military, and industry stakeholders
- Supporting the capture and execution of complex defense programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
