Aerospace & Defence Sales Leader: New Business Growth

Baxter Technical Limited; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Senior Sales Manager to lead business development in the aerospace and defence sector. You will drive growth across high-value programmes, manage the sales lifecycle, and collaborate with engineering teams for competitive proposals. The ideal candidate has proven sales experience, strong negotiation skills, and a technical understanding of composites. This role offers a salary of up to £70,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience within aerospace, defence or advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Ability to negotiate complex contracts.
• Track record of securing high-value projects with OEMs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver aerospace and defence sales strategy.
• Identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation to closure.
• Collaborate with internal teams for proposals and bids.
• Represent the business at industry events.

Skills

Sales experience in aerospace

Strong commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Technical understanding of composites

Job description

A leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Senior Sales Manager to lead business development in the aerospace and defence sector. You will drive growth across high-value programmes, manage the sales lifecycle, and collaborate with engineering teams for competitive proposals. The ideal candidate has proven sales experience, strong negotiation skills, and a technical understanding of composites. This role offers a salary of up to £70,000 plus bonuses and benefits.