Join Draken Europe as Director of Sales & Business Development – Middle East
Location: Middle East (with travel across MENA)
Reports to: Chief Growth Officer
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for aviation and defence? Do you thrive in high-stakes environments where innovation, trust, and performance drive success?
Draken Europe is seeking a dynamic Director of Sales and Business Development to lead our growth across the Middle East. This is a pivotal role, responsible for shaping and executing our regional strategy, capturing high-value opportunities, and building enduring relationships with government, military, and para-public clients.
This role will require up to 12 weeks in the UK for training and induction.
What You’ll Do
- Lead business development efforts for opportunities up to £20M across the MENA region.
- Develop and execute customer engagement strategies and winning proposals.
- Drive contract renewals and identify new revenue streams across our portfolio.
- Represent Draken at key defence and aviation events and air shows.
- Collaborate across global teams to deliver innovative, mission-critical solutions.
What You Bring
- A proven track record in sales and business development within the aviation or defence sectors.
- Deep understanding of government and military procurement in the Middle East.
- A previous UK military background would be an advantage
- Exceptional communication, proposal writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A collaborative leadership style that fosters inclusion, performance, and innovation.
- Willingness to travel extensively across the MENA region.
- Fluent English speaking and writing skills
- Able to pass basic UK MOD Security clearances
Why Draken Europe?
At Draken, we don’t just support missions—we enable them. From advanced aviation services to mission-critical defence solutions, we operate at the cutting edge of capability and trust. Join a team where your expertise will shape the future of air power and defence in one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
Ready to Lead the Mission?
Apply now and be part of a company that’s redefining the future of defence aviation.