Sales Manager

TN United Kingdom; Daventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Development Manager to spearhead growth in the aerospace and defense sectors. This pivotal role involves selling bespoke engineered solutions to OEMs, driving new business development, and managing key accounts. With ambitious growth plans to expand by 150% over the next six years, this opportunity not only promises a competitive salary but also the potential to lead a sales team. Join a company with a rich history and a bright future, where your contributions will be instrumental in shaping its success.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday plus statutory holidays

OTE: £70,000 – £80,000

Qualifications

• Proven track record in selling components to OEMs.
• Solid mechanical and/or production engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and promote engineering capabilities.
• Engage with decision-makers and present at a high level.

Skills

Sales Management

Business Development

Presentation Skills

Strategic Acumen

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

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We have a great opportunity to work for a well-established and fast-growing manufacturer of metal components and sub-assemblies, supplying OEMs in the aerospace, defence, power generation, renewable energy, oil, and gas markets. We are looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to play a key role in our six-year plan to grow the business by 150%. Successful candidates may have the opportunity to recruit and manage a sales team.

Basic Salary:

£50,000 – £60,000

Benefits:

• OTE: £70,000 – £80,000
• Car Allowance
• 25 Days Holiday plus statutory holidays

Location:

Northampton

Commutable Locations:

Northampton, Coventry, Rugby, Birmingham, Warwick, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Leicester, Milton Keynes, Towcester, Brackley, Banbury, Bicester, Kettering, Wellingborough, Lutterworth, Leamington Spa, Market Harborough

Job Description:

Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager – Engineered Components to OEMs in aerospace, defence, power generation, renewable, and oil & gas markets. Reporting to the Managing Director, this senior role is part of a strategic growth plan targeting key accounts with realistic and achievable targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new business and promote engineering capabilities to OEM and first-tier markets across the UK.
• Sell premium, bespoke, value-added solutions rather than commodity components.
• Engage with multiple decision-makers, often with long lead times, and present at a high level to engineering and procurement decision-makers, ideally at the design-in stage.
• Follow up to secure and develop business, leveraging significant growth potential already identified.

Person Specification:

• Proven track record selling components to OEMs, preferably with relevant market or product experience in engineered solutions.
• Ability to generate new business, demonstrate strategic and business acumen, and possess excellent presentation skills.
• Drive and tenacity to engage decision-makers, follow up, and develop relationships.
• Solid mechanical and/or production engineering background and qualifications.

The Company:

Established over 40 years, privately owned, profitable, and debt-free, with an £8 million turnover and 60 staff. The current Managing Director has grown the business significantly since taking over three years ago, with plans to further expand organically and through acquisitions by 150% over the next six years. They manufacture and supply a wide range of engineered and fabricated metal components and sub-systems to OEMs and first-tier suppliers in the targeted markets.

Prospects:

This Sales Manager role offers excellent prospects, including the opportunity to recruit and manage a sales team funded by growth, with potential to advance to Sales Director.

Interested?

Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application.

Note:

Wallace Hind Selection is the retained recruitment partner for our client. Any direct applications from candidates or agencies will be forwarded to us.

Ref: MPH17775, Wallace Hind Selection Ltd