Sales Executive Manager

Mane Contract Services; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace services firm is looking for a commercially driven Sales Manager to support growth in its tooling and Ground Support Equipment portfolio. The role involves driving sales, managing quotations, and assisting with after-sales support. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of technical sales experience in the aviation or defence sector, strong communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree. The position offers hybrid work options and performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

International aviation exposure

Great Career progression

Dynamic, fast-paced environment

Performance Based Bonus

Transports Allowance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in technical sales within aviation or defence industry.
• Bachelor's degree minimum, Master's preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional sales strategy and revenue growth.
• Manage RFQs/RFPs and customer quotations.
• Prospect and secure new customers.
• Negotiate sales and service contracts.
• Act as customer focal point for after sales support.
• Identify new market opportunities and customer needs.
• Pitch products/services at B2B expos.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Self-driven

Organised

Commercially focused

MS Office proficiency

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ERP experience

Job description

MANE is seeking a commercially driven Sales Manager to support continued growth across its aerospace tooling and Ground Support Equipment portfolio.

This role covers new product sales and after sales services, managing the full commercial cycle from prospecting and request from quotation (RFQs) to contract negotiation and customer support. You will build strong relationships with OEMs, MROs, and aviation operators while delivering revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive regional sales strategy and revenue growth
• Manage RFQs/RFPs (request from proposals) and customer quotations
• Prospect and secure new customers
• Negotiate sales and service contracts
• Act as customer focal point for after sales, spares, repairs, upgrades, and warranty support
• Identify new market opportunities and customer needs
• Able to pitch product/services using technical knowledge in front of customers, eg B2B expos

Profile

• 3-5 years experience in technical sales within aviation or defence industry
• Bachelor's degree minimum (Master's preferred)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Self-driven, organised, and commercially focused
• English required
• Strong MS Office skills; ERP experience a plus
• Driving licence required

What's Offered

• International aviation exposure
• Great Career progression
• Dynamic, fast-paced commercial environment
• Hybrid work available
• Performance Based Bonus
• Transports Allowance