Current Vacancies
Head of Product Capability
Following recent growth, KSFG is strengthening its internal product and capability function to support future defence programmes and long-term market positioning.
We are now seeking a Head of Product Capability to bring strong end-user insight into our business and help shape the next phase of product development.
Location
Ideally based in the South West, with regular attendance at our Exeter office.
The role
This is a senior, hands-on position focused on user-led military product development.
You will act as the internal authority on military backpacks and load-carriage systems (branded and non-branded), supporting concept creation, technical justification and product direction.
Working closely with senior management, manufacturing and the commercial team, you will help ensure all products remain credible, purposeful and grounded in real operational use.
Key responsibilities
- Act as the internal end-user reference for military load carriage
- Find and explore new tender opportunities
- Use your existing network to create conversations
- Identify capability gaps and future product opportunities
- Develop early-stage product concepts and design intent
- Support defence tenders with technical input and justification
- Work with the manufacturing team during development
- Attend trade shows, supplier visits and customer meetings
- Provide structured product feedback to support continuous improvement
Ideal background
- Former military with hands-on experience using load-carriage systems
- Strong understanding of operational equipment requirements
- Commercially aware and solutions-focused
- Comfortable collaborating with sales, marketing and manufacturing
- Willing to travel internationally as required
Salary & package
£45,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
Travel expenses covered
Long-term development opportunity within a growing business
If you’re passionate about user-led military & tactical equipment and want genuine influence over product direction, we’d like to hear from you.
- Closing Date for applications - 6th March 2026
Please email your CV and covering letter to careers@ksfg.co.uk
Sales And Marketing Specialist
As part of our continued growth, we are expanding our commercial team and are seeking a Sales & Marketing Specialist – Defence, Law Enforcement & Tactical to support brand development and new opportunity creation.
This role will work closely with our internal product capability function and senior management to ensure strong alignment between product development and market positioning.
Location
Ideally based in the South West, with regular attendance at our Exeter office.
The role
This is a broad commercial role covering sales support, brand development, trade fairs and opportunity generation.
You will help shape how KSFG and Karrimor SF are presented to customers, retailers, distributors and defence buyers across UK and international markets.
Key responsibilities
- Support development of new commercial opportunities
- Assist with distributor, retail and customer engagement
- Support defence and law-enforcement sales activity
- Develop brand messaging and product positioning
- Assist with product launches and marketing materials
- Plan and support international trade-fair activity
- Coordinate customer meetings and follow-up actions
- Feed market insight back into product development
- Develop & manage our social media strategies
Ideal background
- Experience in sales, marketing or business development
- Defence, tactical or outdoor sector experience preferred
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Confident representing professional brands
- Willing to travel internationally as required
Salary & package
£28,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
Opportunity to grow with the business as KSFG expands
If you enjoy building brands, creating opportunities and working close to product development, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing Date for applications - 6th March 2026
Please email your CV and covering letter to careers@ksfg.co.uk