Sales Manager

Vectis Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace industry group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Divisional Sales Manager to build and develop strong customer relationships to maximize opportunities. This position requires a strong commercial acumen, a good understanding of the aerospace sector, and experience in maximizing sales. The ideal candidate should have a degree in business or a technical field and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. This role also involves extensive travel and participation in global industry events.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record in a commercial position.
• Understanding of global commercial aerospace and defense markets.
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with key customers to identify future opportunities.
• Build commercial relationships with business partners and stakeholders.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Ensure sales and margins performance targets are met.
• Conduct market analysis to identify profitable opportunities.
• Promote teamwork and cooperation.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Experience in maximizing sales opportunities

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in business or technical disciplines

Job description

A leading Aerospace group which supplies many of the worlds primes has a new opportunity for a Divisional Sales Manager to join the company. Offering the opportunity for significant career growth, you will build and develop strong relationships with customers to maximise opportunities and candidates are sought with a demonstratable track record in a commercial position and a good understanding of the global aerospace sector is preferred.

The Role

Develop close relationships with key customers to understand future opportunities and anticipate needs that can be translated into business growth.

Build sound commercial relationships with key stakeholders within the wider business and existing & new business partners, customers, and suppliers.

Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.

Ensure sales and margins performance targets are met or exceeded.

Undertake market analysis and sector research to identify profitable market opportunities.

Establish effective relationships both internal and external at all levels to enable delivery of future profitable sales growth.

Promote a culture of teamwork, co-operation and high morale.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize project delivery and performance.

Travel and attend global industry events.

Work with other group divisions to identify and share business opportunities.

The Person

Strong commercial acumen with proactive approach and demonstrate experience in maximising sales opportunities.

A good understanding of the global commercial aerospace and defence markets is advantageous.

A team player with a positive attitude and the ability to lead a cross functional team to ensure business objectives are met.

Degree level or higher, desirable in business and/or technical disciplines is preferred.

Strategic thinker with the ability to execute effectively.

Willingness / ability to travel extensively is a requirement of the role.