Business Development Manager

Mane Contract Services; Leeds; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aviation equipment supplier is looking for an International Sales Manager to develop sales in Eastern Europe and Africa. This role offers flexibility with an independent contractor arrangement and an attractive annual fee of £32,000–£79,000, plus bonus potential. Successful candidates will onboard in Leeds for 3-6 months before transitioning to remote work. The ideal candidate has strong B2B sales experience and excellent relationship-building skills.

Benefits

Travel and expenses covered

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B international sales, ideally within aviation.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Comfortable managing business remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sales across assigned territories.
• Build strong relationships with distributors and end users.
• Respond to customer enquiries and coordinate quotations.
• Utilize CRM tools to manage pipelines and forecasts.
• Attend international trade shows and meetings as required.

Skills

B2B international sales experience

Relationship-building skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Self-motivated

Commercially driven

Job description

About the Role

A global manufacturer and supplier of aviation ground support equipment is seeking an International Sales Manager to join its expanding team. The company designs and delivers a broad range of high‑quality equipment used to service, maintain, and support aircraft worldwide, working with both commercial and defence customers.

This is a long‑term contract position offering flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to represent a well‑established international brand. The successful candidate will complete a 3‑6 month onboarding period in Leeds (UK) before transitioning to a remote, territory‑based position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sales across assigned territories within Eastern Europe, Africa, and adjacent regions.
• Build strong relationships with distributors, operators, and end users to grow market share and identify new opportunities.
• Respond to customer enquiries and RFQs, coordinating quotation preparation and ensuring timely communication.
• Utilise CRM tools to manage pipelines, forecasts, and structured reporting.
• Attend international trade shows and customer meetings as required (approx. 6 weeks travel per year).
• Collaborate internally across customer service, product support, and finance to ensure seamless delivery and client satisfaction.
• Support new product introductions and share market insights with product teams.

Requirements

• Proven track record in B2B international sales, ideally within aviation, industrial, or capital‑equipment sectors.
• Strong relationship‑building and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational ability; confident managing business remotely.
• Self‑motivated, commercially driven, and comfortable working independently.
• Willingness to travel internationally and complete onboarding in Leeds for 3‑6 months.
• Aviation or ground‑support experience advantageous but not essential.

Contract & Compensation

• Independent contractor arrangement (international model).
• Annual fee: 32,000–79,000 GBP, depending on experience.
• 10‑15% annual performance bonus linked to sales results (historically achieved across the team).
• Travel and related expenses covered as required.

Why This Opportunity

• Represent a respected global brand within the aviation equipment sector.
• Join a collaborative, high‑performing international sales team.
• Realistic targets with consistent bonus achievement history.
• Long‑term opportunity with scope to expand territory and influence.