Graduate Product/Sales Manager

What do we want to achieve?

Do you have a STEM degree and the drive to build a career in sales, product strategy and customer relationship management within the maritime and defence industry?

As a Graduate Product/Sales Manager, you will join the Surface Ship Systems Division at TKMS ATLAS UK, helping to develop our Ships Products and support customer bid management activities. You will be offered a permanent role from day one and join our structured 2-year Graduate Scheme, giving you the opportunity to develop your commercial, product management and leadership skills within a leading maritime technology business.

The team is responsible for developing product opportunities, pursuing sales and leading bids that support the delivery of sonar and wider underwater security products. You will contribute to sales capture, customer engagement and product strategy, helping TKMS ATLAS UK strengthen its customer relationships and deliver solutions that meet customer requirements.

You will report to the Head of Sales, Surface Ship Systems Division, working closely with internal teams, customers and colleagues across the wider TKMS Group in the UK and internationally.

What will you be doing?

This is an opportunity to combine technical understanding, commercial thinking and relationship-building in a varied graduate role. You will gain experience across the sales lifecycle, from identifying opportunities and engaging customers through to coordinating bids and supporting product strategy.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Supporting sales capture and pursuit activities, identifying and developing opportunities for Ships Products.

• Contributing to the development of sales opportunities for sonar and wider underwater security products.

• Leading and coordinating bid proposals, bringing together the relevant internal teams to deliver strong submissions.

• Working towards agreed sales targets in collaboration with the Head of Sales.

• Supporting the development and delivery of product strategies.

• Building and maintaining customer and stakeholder networks in the UK and internationally.

• Working collaboratively with teams across TKMS ATLAS UK and other divisions within the wider TKMS Group.

• Engaging with senior management and key stakeholders to support sales and product objectives.

• Helping coordinate teams and resources during busy bidding periods, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.

• Developing your understanding of naval, maritime and defence technologies and how they meet customer needs.

You will work in a collaborative but commercially focused environment, where you will need to manage competing priorities, build relationships and think strategically. As your experience develops, you will have opportunities to take greater ownership of bids, customer relationships and product offerings.

What does our target candidate look like?

We are looking for ambitious, motivated graduates who are interested in combining technology, commercial development and customer engagement.

You will ideally have:

• Be working towards a degree in a STEM-related discipline.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and forward-plan.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders.

• The motivation and drive to contribute to sales goals, develop customer relationships and pursue new opportunities.

• The potential to coordinate teams and lead collaborative bid activities.

• The ability to work effectively under pressure, particularly during busy bidding periods with fixed deadlines.

• A proactive, hardworking and goal-driven approach, with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams and organisations.

An awareness of naval or maritime systems, or other military domains, would be advantageous but is not essential.

You should be comfortable working with different teams, engaging with stakeholders at various levels and developing relationships both in the UK and abroad. We are looking for someone with the potential to grow into a commercially focused role with increasing responsibility for customers, bids and product strategy.

Why TKMS ATLAS UK?

With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers, TKMS ATLAS UK operates from our Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D we convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline.

Our people are at the heart of our success. An open and stimulating workspace empowers and encourages our people to be creative and act with integrity. Despite our continued growth, TKMS ATLAS UK prides ourselves on retaining a friendly and welcoming culture.

The TKMS ATLAS UK Graduate Scheme is designed to support and develop talented graduates from the day they join ATLAS through to achieving their professional accreditation and career goals. Through a structured programme of learning and development, graduates benefit from comprehensive induction, training, external development opportunities and regular progress reviews.

Each graduate is paired with a buddy who provides guidance and support throughout their journey. You will also gain exposure to cross-functional teams, work on a dedicated graduate project and have the opportunity to present to our parent company in Germany, helping you build both your professional confidence and commercial understanding.

The continuous investment in our unique in-house test and integration facilities has supported TKMS ATLAS UK’s growth in supplying UK and global markets with submarine and ship systems. This includes sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter-measures. Our Portland Harbour waterside facilities provide an excellent environment to test systems at sea.

As a leading innovative maritime systems company, TKMS ATLAS UK operates throughout all phases of the acquisition and engineering lifecycles, from concept to In-service Support.

You’ll also get a package that includes:

• Competitive salary

• Career Development and Training

• Pension with up to 1.5X employer contributions

• 25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ employment and 30 days after 10 years

• Dental Cover and Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible working patterns

• Permanent employment from day one

• A structured 2-year Graduate Scheme

• Dedicated graduate mentor and buddy

• Opportunities to work with cross-functional teams and international colleagues

At TKMS ATLAS UK, we support our staff to create work-life balance and encourage applications from individuals who are looking for part-time or condensed hours as well as full-time opportunities.

Location: Dorset Innovation Park, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, DT2 8ZB
Employment Status: Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Sales, Surface Ship Systems Division
Graduate Intake: October 2027

The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).

Due to the nature of our work and the projects you will be working on, all candidates must be eligible to gain security clearance.

TKMS ATLAS UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications for all posts from suitably qualified people regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.