via Greenhouse · 2 September 2026 ·23 days ago

Director of Sales

mindfoundry
Oxford / Hybrid
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Working at the forefront of applied AI alongside experts across multiple disciplines, you’ll help users defend against Defence and National Security threats, directly contributing to safer, more resilient systems deployed where they matter most. We’re looking for a Director of Sales to join a multidisciplinary team delivering real-world AI/ML systems into operational environments. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">In this role, you’ll be driving commercial growth across the business through strategic customer acquisition, relationship development, and long-term revenue generation. You will be a hands-on leader, thriving in a fast-growth start-up environment, navigating complex stakeholder landscapes within Defence, Government and National Security.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Because of the nature of this work: </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">You will be required to travel to and work from client sites and partner locations. When not working onsite, this role can be office-based or hybrid from our Summertown, Oxford office. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Key day-to-day activities:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Develop and execute the sales strategy to drive revenue growth across defence, government, and regulated sectors </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Maintain disciplined CRM usage, forecasting accuracy, and pipeline reporting </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Work closely with leadership on go-to-market strategy, positioning, and pricing </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Represent the company at industry events across defence, security, and AI </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Identify and develop new commercial opportunities within the sovereign AI ecosystem </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Build and lead the sales team to deliver the strategy</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559739":0,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Core Experience</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Proven track record in B2G and/or B2B sales within technology, SaaS, AI, defence, or government-related sectors </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li>
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