Defence Liaisoning & Sales Executive / Consultant (Retd. Defence Personnel)

Experience: Retired from Armed Forces (Captain / Major / Lt. Colonel / Veteran JCOs from EME, Artillery, Infantry, or Signals preferred)Compensation: Fixed Retainer High Performance Bonus / Commission on OrdersAbout UsWe are an innovative, initial-stage Defence Technology startup dedicated to designing and developing high-demand, indigenous tactical systems, Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), and intelligent remote weapon platforms for the Indian Armed Forces. Aligned with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, our mission is to deliver cutting-edge, field-ready technology to our troops.Role OverviewWe are seeking a dynamic, result-oriented Retired Defence Professional who can act as the vital bridge between our engineering capabilities and the Indian Armys operational requirements. This role involves end-to-end management of defence sales, liaisoning, trial planning, and order execution.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Liaisoning: Establish and maintain robust relationships with key stakeholders in the Indian Army, Ministry of Defence (MoD), Army Design Bureau (ADB), DGQA, and user directorates.Procurement Navigation: Guide the company through the defence procurement lifecycle under the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) – including responding to RFIs, RFPs, and tenders.Trial & Evaluation Planning: Plan, coordinate, and execute user trials in diverse and challenging terrains (High Altitude, Desert, Plains). Translate field feedback into technical requirements for our engineering team.Product Promotion & Pitching: Present and demonstrate our tactical products and autonomous systems to senior officers and technical evaluation committees.Order Execution: Oversee the documentation, compliance, and smooth execution of orders once bagged.Who You Are (Requirements)Background: Must be a retired officer or senior JCO from the Indian Armed Forces (preferably with a technical or operational background like EME, Signals, Artillery, or Infantry).Network: Existing network within the defence procurement corridors, testing agencies, and commands.Knowledge: Thorough understanding of how the Indian Army tests, evaluates, and inducts equipment.Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, commanding presence, and negotiation skills.Startup Mindset: Highly motivated, comfortable with a lean team setup, and driven by a passion for indigenous defence manufacturing.Why Join UsPurpose-Driven Work: Directly contribute to the indigenization of Indian Defence tech.Flexibility: We respect your time and expertise; engagement terms can be tailored (Full-time or Consultant basis).Growth: Being an early-stage startup, your contribution will directly impact our trajectory, offering immense growth and financial rewards as we secure orders.How to Apply:Interested candidates are invited to share their profile/CV along with a brief note on their background in defence procurement/trials to [HIDDEN TEXT] or contact us directly via LinkedIn DM.

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