Sales Manager

Following significant investment, expansion & new product launch, a leading manufacturer with a global footprint and a portfolio of clients that includes some of the biggest names in aerospace has a new vacancy for a Sales Manager. Working with new and existing clients, you will play a key role in driving business growth and the ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace manufacturing, although other sector experience will be considered (automotive, engineering, precision engineering).

Commutable from: Hinckley, Leicester, Coventry, Nuneaton, Loughborough, Nottingham, Derby.

Suitable For: Sales Manager, Account Manager, Sales Director, Commercial Manager, Sales Manager, Sales Controller. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets in line with company objectives.
• Identify and engage with new business opportunities within the aerospace industry.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the engineering and production teams to align product offerings with client needs and market demands.
• Lead contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and proposals.
• Negotiate with customers at all levels to win business and improve margins
• Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to refine sales strategies.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and reports to senior management.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings.

The Person

• Experienced in sales, preferably within the aerospace sector, although other industries will be considered.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets in a B2B environment.
• Experience of working in a high pressure and fast paced environment.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, technical environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales metrics and trends.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events.
• Committed, passionate, driven, pro-active, smart and tenacious.