Sales Executive - Airports Sector

Job description

At **D-Fend Solutions**, our people are our greatest strength — and technology is our passion. Our team of innovators and subject matter experts, including veterans of elite military intelligence technology units, is transforming the way organizations protect themselves from drone threats. As the global leader in **cyber-takeover counter-drone technology**, we design and deliver advanced, software-defined solutions that empower our customers to detect, take control, and safely land unauthorized drones — with precision and reliability. Every day, we push the boundaries of innovation to meet real-world security challenges across industries and environments. We’re proud of our cutting-edge technology, our global reach, and the impact we make in securing the skies. We’re seeking passionate professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative environment — those who want to be part of the next generation of airspace security innovation. **Join D-Fend Solutions and help make the world a safer place.** **Become a D-Fender!** Work with the world’s leading cyber-takeover counter-drone technology provider and shape the future of safe airspace. **We are Hiring a Sales Director to support regional sales/airport growth.** D-Fend Solutions Inc., a world leader in counter unmanned aerial vehicles, (c-UAV)/counter drone technologies is seeking an experienced sales executive to join our growing North American team. This position is located in DC and will play a key role in our fast-growing start-up and assist in expanding our business in the major international and civil airports sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for discovering, pursuing new sales prospects across all sectors and building and maintaining a strong customer base in these sectors. ### Specific Duties and Activities: - Sells our advanced solutions by establishing contact with major international and civil airports customers, leverages existing and/or develops new relationships with prospects. - Builds, grows, validates, and maintains a pipeline of identified and qualified opportunities. - Drives deals to closure and upsells new capabilities to existing customers. - Maintains relationships with customers by providing support, information, and guidance on current and emerging capabilities within the company - Identifies current on industry trends, market activities, customer needs, and competitors. - Prepares periodic reports as will be defined and quarterly business review presentations to management. - Maintains accurate and validated knowledge of potential customers standards, guidelines, policies, and technology initiatives. - Maintains professional and technical knowledge - Represents company at industry-related events, attends relevant conferences and networking events. - Actively seeks out new sales opportunities through cold calling, leveraging existing networks, and the use of social media and develops effective channels to support sales activities. ### Requirements: - Strong relationships within a major international and civil airports force protection arena. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong ability to lead sales engagements and meetings. - At least 7 years’ experience successfully executing & closing sales campaigns in relevant markets. - Ability to work independently, prioritize efforts, and adjust quickly. - Ability to travel frequently (~50%).