Aerospace Key Account & New Business Exec

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a commercially driven Sales Executive to join a growing aerospace business specialising in sourcing, manufacture and integration of aircraft components for civil and defence customers. The role has a 70/30 split between Key Account Management and New Business Development, with a strong focus on building long-term relationships and delivering tailored component solutions.

You will work closely with engineering, procurement and manufacturing teams to manage complex customer

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace sales or account management.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of existing aerospace accounts, building trusted, long-term relationships.
• Identify and win new business opportunities across civil and defence aerospace markets.
• Generate quotations, negotiate commercial terms and convert enquiries into orders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring exceptional service throughout the sales cycle.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver bespoke component sourcing, manufacturing and integrated solutions.
• Develop account growth strategies, maximise customer spend and identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline using CRM, providing accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Represent the business at customer meetings, industry events and trade exhibitions where required.
• Monitor market activity, competitor trends and emerging opportunities within the aerospace sector.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Sales experience

Communication

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a commercially driven Sales Executive to join a growing aerospace business specialising in sourcing, manufacture and integration of aircraft components for civil and defence customers. The role has a 70/30 split between Key Account Management and New Business Development, with a strong focus on building long-term relationships and delivering tailored component solutions.

You will work closely with engineering, procurement and manufacturing teams to manage complex customer