Technical Sales Manager

ZipRecruiter; Mannheim; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global leader in precision-engineered components is seeking a Sales Manager for the Aerospace & Defence sectors within DACH and Benelux. This role is primarily field-based, focusing on building relationships with key players and navigating complex sales cycles. You will leverage your technical background and sales expertise to influence decision-makers and drive revenue growth in the region. Ideal candidates are degree-qualified engineers with a strong sales record and fluency in German and English.

Qualifikationen

• Degree-qualified in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent background.
• Strong record in solution-led technical sales in aerospace or military supply chain.
• Fluent in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Represent advanced mechanical solutions and build relationships with customers.
• Maintain and expand an established territory.
• Take initiative to support market insights in the defense sector.

Kenntnisse

Technical Sales

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Sales Manager – Aerospace & Defence (DACH & Benelux)

Base: Southern Germany – ideally near a major airport

Territory: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands (primarily Germany)

Key Accounts Include: Leading aviation OEMs and Tier 1s

Travel: Approx. 50%, mostly in-region

Our client is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-precision, mission-critical components used across a wide range of demanding industrial applications. With a heritage rooted in engineering excellence and a focus on long-term customer relationships, the company supplies premium solutions to major players in the aerospace and defense industries.

They are now looking to recruit a Sales Manager to spearhead revenue growth across Germany for their precision engineered components, this is a high-impact, field-based role suited to someone who thrives on building relationships, navigating complex sales cycles, and influencing technical decision-makers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Represent advanced, specification-driven mechanical solutions in high-compliance environments
• Build technical relationships with customer engineering, sourcing, and program stakeholders
• Visit customers regularly – face-to-face presence is essential (50%+ travel)
• Maintain and expand an established territory while protecting against price competition
• Understand and articulate technical differentiation – you'll be selling capability, not just cost
• Take initiative in helping the business develop presence in the defence sector, supporting its ambitions to gain market insight and credibility

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-qualified in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent technical background through experience
• A strong record in solution-led technical sales, ideally within the aerospace or military supply chain
• A confident, structured communicator who thrives on solving problems and winning trust
• Fluent in German and English
• Based within easy reach of key airports in Southern or Central Germany for efficient travel

You’ll join a team known for its high-integrity approach and technical credibility. With a strong commercial foundation, you'll have the freedom and support to lead strategic growth in a core European region, balancing legacy customer care with future-focused business development.

Interested Technical Sales Managers selling custom engineered products (seals, valves, regulators etc) to the major players in the aerospace sector are urged to apply without delay.