Commercial Director

Patria is a workplace where you build common security. At Patria, ordinary people solve extraordinary challenges. When it comes to critical operations on land, sea and air, expertise is vital. Quality is in people – in each and every one of us. You make the difference.

Patria is a trusted international provider of customer-centric defence, security and aviation life cycle support services and technology solutions with a strong growth strategy. For more information, please visit www.patriagroup.com.

Now we’re expanding our Commercial and Business Development unit and are excited to welcome a new

Commercial Director

to join our team in Tampere or Hämeenlinna.

Make an Impact in Large-Scale International Sales

As our Commercial Director, you will take the lead in high-value, international sales projects that shape the future of security and sustainability. Working closely with internal experts and global stakeholders, you will play an important role in driving strategic growth.

In this role, you will:

• Drive strategic sales projects aligned with Patria’s long-term vision

• Secure order intake targets and deliver strong financial performance

• Lead the development and execution of capture strategies and coordinate cross-functional teams during sales and tender phases

• Lead contract negotiations while ensuring full compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements

What You Bring

We’re looking for a seasoned professional who thrives in dynamic, project-driven environments and wants to excel in international business.

You’re a great fit if you have:

• A relevant university degree (business, engineering, or defence-related)

• Project management experience in international, project-based business (experience leading sales projects is an advantage)

• Expertise in commercial leadership, contract negotiation and pricing (defence sector experience is a plus)

• Understanding of public procurement and government contracting

• Fluent English skills; additional languages are a bonus

You work independently, manage complex projects with ease, and consistently push initiatives forward. International collaboration and travel are already part of your professional DNA.

We offer you 

At Patria, you’ll work on projects and technologies that you simply won’t encounter anywhere else. You’ll build a long, diverse career surrounded by unique products, meaningful missions and skilled colleagues.

We offer you personnel benefits, such as an annual performance bonus and lunch and recreational benefits. We have a comprehensive occupational health, which includes e.g. specialists. We also offer free time accident insurance. In this role you will have flexible working hours and possibility to work remotely up to 50% of the time.

Become part of a supportive team of seasoned professionals — a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together.

Would you like to be part of our story?

Submit your application through our recruitment system by 22 February 2026.

For more information about the position, you may contact Sisko Lahtinen, Senior Recruitment Consultant, during the period 30 January – 13 February.

📞+358 40 779 5541
✉️[email protected]

Please note: due to security reasons, we do not process applications sent by email.

We will process your information confidentially. A security clearance and a drug test will be conducted for the selected candidate.

Why work with us?

1. Securing society: We are proud to advance national and international security. It requires a responsible attitude and excellence that guarantees reliability in all conditions

2. You have an impact: At Patria, you have an impact in the content of your work, career development, your clients’ and the whole company's success. You can be as good as you can ever be.

3. Focus on the essential: Do what you love and see the results of your work. You are crucial to us. We want you to be well and live a full life.

4. A great bunch of people: We work in innovative and energetic teams where smiling is allowed. We believe that the best results are achieved in a good atmosphere.