Regional Lead - Asia

Subsea Craft•Portsmouth, NH

5d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting-edge design, and user-centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.

Requirements

Business Development: Relevant experience of winning business with clients and partners within the defence sector, preferably within the Asia.
Leadership: Demonstratable experience of expanding and leading a successful team delivering the business development function.
Communication: Strong oral and written communication with the ability to present complex information to a range of audiences.
Cultural Awareness: An understanding of regional business culture and etiquette is preferable.
Reporting: Experience of engaging with senior personnel providing accurate reporting to support allocation of business resource.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, or a related discipline).
Current NSV clearance or able attain clearance.

Responsibilities

Strategy Development: Lead on the development and implementation of strategic business development plans to achieve company objectives and expand market presence within Asia.
Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong regional relationships with key stakeholders, including military officials, defence contractors, government agencies, and other potential partners.
Regional Accountability: Accountability for regional business development reporting to senior management.
Industry Engagement: Represent and advocate for the company at industry forums, contributing to thought leadership initiatives. Attend industry events, trade shows, and conferences to network with key stakeholders in the maritime and defence sectors. International travel will be required.
Coordinate Internal Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering, product development, and finance, to align business development efforts with company goals. Ensure clear communication and coordination between regional teams to leverage resources and expertise.
Management: Lead the Business Development team within Asia to achieve regional business objectives.

Benefits

Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Wellbeing Day - An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
Pension Contribution – pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice
Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance.
Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.