Droneops

About the role

We are seeking a senior commercial leader to build and scale primarily B2B sales in the defense and security sector, with selective B2G engagements. The role is based in Kyiv and involves regular international travel, including Europe and other partner markets. You will own the full commercial cycle with military, industrial, and institutional customers, from early engagement and demonstrations to contracting and long-term account development.

About us

We are a startup developing alternative navigation systems for UAVs. Our mission is to build reliable, GNSS-independent solutions for autonomous platforms. 

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and expand a B2B sales pipeline in defense and security markets, with additional work across B2G engagements involving the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and other national MoDs.
• Lead commercial engagements end to end: customer discovery, solution positioning, demonstrations, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Support tenders and capture activities where required, including preparation of proposals and participation in procurement processes related to MoD, EU, and NATO programs.
• Represent the company at international conferences, exhibitions, and industry events; organize and deliver field demonstrations and technical presentations.
• Coordinate closely with legal, finance, engineering, and production teams to ensure commercially viable and contract-compliant deals.
• Design, build, and continuously improve sales processes, pipelines, and reporting using the company’s internal CRM system.

• Apply analytical and business-analysis thinking to improve forecasting, deal qualification, and go-to-market execution; contribute to scaling and structuring the sales function over time.

   

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience owning and executing the full sales cycle in complex B2B environments, including proposals, negotiations, and contracts.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, technical teams, and international partners.
• High level of interpersonal effectiveness, with a track record of building trust and maintaining long-term customer relationships.
• Proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to take initiative and operate with limited structure.
• Capability to design, document, and improve sales processes and pipelines, applying analytical and business-analysis thinking to forecasting and execution.

• Upper-intermediate to advanced English (B2–C1).

   

Would be a plus

• Proven commercial experience in defense and security markets.
• Practical experience working with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and/or other national Ministries of Defense.
• Experience selling physical or hardware products, particularly complex or mission-critical systems.
• Direct exposure to B2G sales, public procurement, or tender-based processes (MoD, EU, NATO).
• Experience in the UK and European defense markets, including work with integrators, primes, or institutional customers.
• Background in miltech, engineering, or other technically sophisticated industries.

• Experience operating in environments with export controls, compliance constraints, or regulated customers.

   

What we offer

• Senior, high-impact commercial role with direct ownership of international B2B defense revenue.
• Kyiv-based position with regular international travel, including conferences, exhibitions, and customer engagements across Europe and partner markets.
• Meaningful influence over go-to-market strategy, sales processes, and commercial structure as the function scales.
• Performance-based compensation structure aligned with results and long-term value creation, discussed individually.
• Opportunity to work hands-on with advanced, real-world defense technologies and high-stakes customers