Sales Manager

Consilium Group Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the defence sector is seeking a Sales Manager to identify and convert new business opportunities. This permanent role involves growing a sales pipeline, nurturing customer relationships, and representing the company at events. The position is based onsite and in the field, offering excellent benefits including bonuses and pension contributions.

Benefits

Twice yearly bonuses

Annual leave with option to purchase additional days

Life assurance cover x 3 salary

5% employer pension contribution

Paid leave for armed forces reservists

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Proven experience in selling and winning business in the defence or security products sector.
• Solid understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes in defence manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Grow and develop a sales pipeline within the defence and security products sector.
• Forge strategic partnerships and nurture repeat business opportunities.
• Maintain an accurate sales forecast and pipeline record.

Skills

Sales

Customer Relationship Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

A leading manufacturer and developer of safety-critical products supplied to the defence sector is seeking a Sales Manager focused on identifying and converting new business opportunities from existing and new customers. This is a permanent position based onsite and in the field.

Location: Commutable from Coventry, Nuneaton, Warwick, Leicester.

Salary: Negotiable + Excellent Benefits including twice yearly bonuses, annual leave with option to purchase additional days, life assurance cover x 3 salary, 5% employer pension contribution, paid leave for armed forces reservists, and paid overtime.

The Role

1. Grow and develop a sales pipeline within the defence and security products sector.
2. Forge strategic partnerships and nurture repeat business opportunities.
3. Use commercial acumen and product expertise to build strong customer relationships.
4. Identify and grow sales opportunities and support bid management to secure major contracts.
5. Represent the business at events and conferences, acting as a brand ambassador.
6. Travel to customer sites, events, and conferences.
7. Maintain an accurate sales forecast and pipeline record.

The Person

1. Proven experience in selling and winning business in the defence or security products sector.
2. Solid understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes in defence manufacturing.
3. Enjoys travelling and engaging with customers.
4. Experience as a successful brand ambassador.
5. Understanding of defence sector sales processes, including requirement capture, RFI/RFQ, and supporting bid and commercial content.
6. Previous experience in the defence or security industry is essential.

To apply, please contact James Colley with a current CV via email.