Senior Sales Manager

GMA Technical Recruitment Ltd; À distance; EUR 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Sales & Business Development Manager to drive market growth across Europe in the aviation and rail sectors. This role involves developing new business opportunities and maintaining customer relationships while collaborating with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales track record, strong sector knowledge, and the motivation to travel extensively. Join a globally recognized market leader and influence major European market growth.

Prestations

Attractive bonus and package

Opportunities for career progression

Autonomy and strategic impact in the role

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Aviation and/or Rail sectors.
• Proven record of technical sales in aviation or rail fields.
• Ability to build long-lasting customer relationships.

Responsabilités

• Drive market growth across Europe for access equipment.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Maintain customer engagement and oversee the communication cycle.
• Collaborate with internal teams for project delivery.
• Prepare for and attend major exhibitions.

Connaissances

Strong knowledge of the Aviation sector

Proven track record of technical sales

Confident communicator

Highly self-motivated

Organised and commercially astute

Description du poste

Senior Sales & Business Development Manager – Europe

Aviation | Rail | Helicopter

Based, Northern France

€65,000 – €85,000 base + Co Car + Attractive bonus + Package

GMA Technical are delighted to partner exclusively with a world-leading design, manufacturer, and service provider of engineered bespoke access equipment for the aviation and rail industries.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished senior sales professional to shape the future of European business growth for a globally respected engineering innovator.

Given strategic plans for growth and heavy investment, they are now seeking to hire a Senior Sales & Business Development Manager for the aviation and rail, engine build, helicopter and fueling sectors throughout Europe.

As Senior Sales & Business Development Manager, you will take full ownership of developing and expanding sales across the European markets, driving growth of a comprehensive portfolio that includes specialist access platform equipment for aviation, rail, helicopter, engine build and fueling segments.

Key Responsibilities

Market Development & Sales Leadership

• Drive market growth across Europe for access equipment and aviation ground support systems.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, nurturing both new and existing customer relationships.
• Maintain regular, structured customer engagement to strengthen networks and uncover opportunities.
• Work closely with the UK-based Managing Director to coordinate orders, project progress, and installation schedules.
• Set and deliver against ambitious sales and profit targets with clear, effective activity planning.

Customer & Project Management

• Prepare detailed quotations, manage follow-ups, and oversee the full customer communication cycle.
• Maintain accurate customer records and produce comprehensive reporting on market trends, buying behaviours, and product feedback.

Technical & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with internal teams—Design, Production, Sales—to ensure accurate information flow for design, purchasing, and manufacturing.
• Participate in weekly contract review meetings, supporting smooth project delivery.
• Provide technical input for costings, tenders, and product estimations as required.

Market Representation

• Prepare for and attend major exhibitions, delivering compelling presentations and live product demonstrations.
• Support long-term business planning through market intelligence reporting and analysis.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of the Aviation and/or Rail sectors.
• A proven track record of technical sales, ideally across aviation, rail, or engineered access solutions.
• A confident communicator with the ability to build lasting customer relationships at all levels.
• Highly self-motivated, organised, and commercially astute, that is motivated to progress their career.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout Europe by air and road to drive business development.

Why This Role?

• Join a globally recognised market leader in access equipment that offers a long-term career move with opportunities to progress
• Influence major European market growth
• Engage directly with leading aviation, rail, and industrial customers
• Enjoy a role that blends autonomy, travel, technical depth, and strategic impact

Apply today through GMA Technical and take your next step in advanced access and GSE innovation.