Account Manager

TE Connectivity; Swindon Village; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Aerospace and Defense is seeking a sales professional to join their UK team. This role focuses on building relationships with key clients, managing sales activities, and contributing to strategic planning. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the sector, strong interpersonal skills, and a background in engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in Aerospace & Defense sales or similar markets.
• 7+ years relevant experience or educational background in Engineering.
• Strong business development success.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain strong customer relationships.
• Promote products and negotiate sales.
• Develop account plans and participate in forecasting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Business acumen

Project management skills

Education

Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Job Opportunity at TE - UK Aerospace and Defence Sales Team

This role offers a chance to work with diverse clients and contribute to creating a safer, sustainable, and connected world.

Position Overview:

Based remotely in the UK, reporting to the KAM Defence UK Manager, you will serve as the main contact for sales and project activities with a key OEM in the EMEA region. Your focus will be on developing and maintaining relationships with both commercial and engineering teams within the customer organization.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Customer Relationship Management: Build and sustain strong relationships through visits, emails, and calls.
2. Sales & Business Development: Promote products, identify opportunities, negotiate, and provide quotations.
3. Strategic Planning & Forecasting: Develop account plans, participate in reviews, and contribute to sales forecasting.
4. Project & Market Analysis: Support engineering projects, analyze markets, and coordinate logistics and quality responses.
5. Reporting & Performance Tracking: Report sales figures and project statuses monthly.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience in Aerospace & Defense sales or similar markets
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Educational background in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or 7+ years relevant experience
• Strong business acumen and proven business development success
• Strategic thinker with project management skills
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented

Location: (Details to be specified)