Strategic Account Executive, European Defense

About the Company

Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense. 

With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.

Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.  

About the Role  

The Strategic Account Executive, European Defense plays a critical role in driving Armada’s growth across the European Defence and national security sector, including Ministries of Defence (MODs), NATO organizations, intelligence agencies, and allied government entities.  

This role is designed for a senior, strategic seller who excels at managing complex, long-cycle enterprise accounts and building trusted partnerships at the executive and operational levels.  

This position combines strategic account ownership, consultative selling, and deep customer engagement to position Armada’s edge computing and AI solutions as mission-critical platforms for Defence operations in demanding and contested environments. You will work closely with senior military, intelligence, and government stakeholders to solve real operational challenges and deliver measurable mission outcomes.  

This role is instrumental in expanding Armada’s footprint across Defence markets with U.S. allies and building long-term, high-value customer relationships.  

Territory:  Europe   Location:  Remote – UK (strongly preferred), Netherlands, Benelux, Nordics  

What  You’ll  Do (Key Responsibilities)  

Drive new revenue by identifying, qualifying, and closing complex enterprise opportunities within European MODs, NATO, and Defence agencies  

Develop deep relationships with senior stakeholders (military leadership, procurement, CIOs, programme leads, and intelligence stakeholders)  

Lead end-to-end enterprise sales cycles across multiple countries and NATO-aligned organizations  

Navigate highly complex, multi-stakeholder buying groups within regulated, security-sensitive environments  

Deliver value-based presentations, clearly articulating the impact of Armada’s edge and AI solutions on mission-critical Defence operations  

Own pipeline strategy, forecasting, and CRM discipline across the European Defence territory  

Lead complex negotiations and close high-value, multi-year strategic deals  

Partner cross-functionally with product, engineering, and solutions teams to deliver tailored, mission-ready solutions  

Drive partner and ecosystem engagement with Defence primes, system integrators, and local partners  

Support and lead participation in RFI/RFQ/RFP processes across EU and NATO procurement frameworks  

Represent Armada at key Defence events and forums   

Ensure strong post-sale engagement to drive adoption, expansion, and long-term retention  

Stay current on European Defence priorities, budgets, procurement cycles, and competitive landscape  

Operate with high ownership and autonomy in a fast-moving, high-growth environment  

Required Qualifications  

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or related field (advanced degree a plus)  

10+ years of strategic enterprise sale …