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Account Manager

Hybrid in Christchurch·Added 5 days ago (last checked 7 Oct)

BAE Systems

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Overview

Job details

  • Up to £60,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About £3,780 a month after tax.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Be near Christchurch for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • You will have a strong understanding of the UK Defence operating environment, including MOD structures, procurement processes, governance frameworks and decision-making routes
  • You will have knowledge of the British Army, Defence Digital, the National Armaments Director group and wider Land domain stakeholder landscape
  • You will have demonstrable experience of account management, business development, opportunity qualification, capture management and strategic sales methodologies
  • You will understand business case development, investment planning, forecasting and pipeline management
  • You will have very good Business Winning experience across multiple types of opportunities/Accounts

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on skills and experience

The role

This role is responsible for identifying, creating and developing new opportunities for the Business and creating the appropriate Business Winning environment, through subject matter expert market understanding, planning, positioning and development of opportunities and capturing business.

What you'll do

  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior decision-makers, budget holders, programme teams and end users across the UK Land environment to ensure a detailed understanding of current operational challenges, future capability requirements and investment priorities
  • Shape customer requirements and influence future opportunities through proactive engagement across the MOD, Army Headquarters, National Armaments Director Group and wider Defence community
  • Support the expansion of Digital Intelligence Land capabilities into selected international Defence markets, leveraging UK Land domain expertise and existing BAE Systems relationships
  • Contribute to the development and execution of international growth strategies aligned with Defence Business Unit objectives
  • Collaborate across sales, capability, engineering, delivery and bid teams to secure and deliver business outcomes
  • Gain market intelligence, competitor awareness and strategic positioning within the Defence Land domain

How you'll work

Location: Christchurch. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Job Title

Job Title: Account Manager

Hiring process

It varies by role and country, but typically could include an online application, assessments, interviews and sometimes an assessment centre

  • Some roles may need travel for interviews or assessments; reasonable travel costs are reimbursed where relevant.

About BAE Systems

Industry
Aerospace and defence

In their own words

About the company & team

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

This role will be aligned to the Land Account within Digital Intelligence's Defence business unit. The Account Manager will be accountable for developing and supporting the execution of the growth strategy for the Land Account, with a primary focus on UK MOD customer and user engagement, whilst supporting the expansion of Digital Intelligence Land capabilities into international defence markets. The role requires the ability to build trusted relationships with both customer leadership and operational users, translating mission challenges into sustainable business growth opportunities.

Additional information

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 20th October 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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