Key Account Manager - Composites

JR United Kingdom; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace and defence sector is seeking a Key Account Manager to join their dynamic sales team. The focus will be on composite materials, involving UK-wide travel and a consultative sales approach. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and experience managing key accounts, contributing to significant growth in the sector.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Company pension scheme

High bonus potential for overperformance

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of composite materials and their applications in aerospace.
• Experience managing technical sales cycles or key accounts.
• Familiar with industry regulations and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales revenue and market share in aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Build, manage, and retain strategic customer relationships.
• Create tailored proposals and presentations to win business.

Skills

Customer account management

Knowledge of composite materials

Technical sales

Job description

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Client:

The Source Technical Ltd

Location:

england, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Home-based, with UK-wide travel

£60,000 – £65,000 base + up to 25% bonus + £7,000 car allowance + mileage

Industry Focus: Aerospace & Defence

Start: ASAP

About the Role

An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic technical sales team as a Key Account Manager focused on composites and associated chemical materials. This home-based role covers the UK with a particular focus on the aerospace and defence manufacturing sectors.

We’re looking for a driven, consultative sales professional with strong knowledge of composite materials, customer account management, and a technical mindset to support clients from proposal to post-sale.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow sales revenue and market share in aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors
• Build, manage, and retain strategic customer relationships
• Act as a technical advisor on composite materials, adhesives, and chemical solutions
• Regular UK-wide travel to client sites, trade shows, and company locations
• Create tailored proposals, presentations, and quotations to win business
• Maintain accurate CRM and market intelligence on key accounts
• Collaborate closely with operations and customer service to ensure quality delivery

About You

• Strong working knowledge of composite materials and their applications in aerospace
• Experience managing technical sales cycles or key accounts
• Familiar with industry regulations, environmental standards, and specifications
• Comfortable working autonomously with a self-starter attitude
• Confident presenting to engineers, buyers, and senior stakeholders

The Package

• 10% bonus (up to 25% for overperformance)
• 25 days holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Growth-focused, international organisation with career potential