Sales Manager - Aerospace, Defense, Europe

Jabil; Livingston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace solutions provider is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to drive business growth in the defense and aerospace sectors. This role requires a candidate with strong business development skills, extensive experience in the industry, and a commitment to building long-lasting client relationships. A competitive benefits package is offered, including financial compensation, stock options, and community opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Financial Compensation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development or related roles.
• Strong networking skills with exposure to executives.
• Ability to travel 50%+ as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet requirements.
• Achieve quarterly and annual sales targets.

Skills

Business development

Market analysis

Customer relationship management

Sales negotiation

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Sales Manager – European Aerospace & Defense, Electronics Manufacturing

Company Overview: Jabil is a leading provider of innovative solutions in the defense and aerospace industry. With a strong legacy of engineering excellence and a commitment to driving innovation, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge products and services to military, government, and commercial aerospace sectors. We are seeking a dynamic and driven Sales Manager to join our team and drive new business growth in the defense and aerospace market.

Job Summary: The Sales Manager (SM) for Defense & Aerospace will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, focusing on expanding Jabil's footprint within the defense and aerospace sectors. This role involves building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, government agencies, defense contractors, and commercial aerospace customers to drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the defense and aerospace market, as well as a strong network and experience in new business development.

What can you expect to do?

• New Business Development: Identify, target, and develop new business opportunities within the defense and aerospace markets. Collaborate with internal teams to create and implement strategic growth plans that align with the company’s objectives.

• Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and areas for growth. Leverage insights to inform business development strategies and decision-making.

• Customer Relationship Management: Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including defense contractors, government agencies, and commercial aerospace customers. Build long-term partnerships by understanding their needs and delivering value-added solutions.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product development, and operations teams to ensure customer requirements are met. Provide input to ensure that products and services align with customer expectations and market demands.

• Sales Targets: Achieve or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets by driving new revenue streams. Track progress against sales goals and provide regular updates to senior management.

• Industry Engagement: Represent Jabil at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to promote the company’s capabilities and build industry presence.

What is the experience needed to be successful in this role?

• UK or EU Member Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field required.
• 5+ years in a business development, program management, government acquisition, and/or technical program leadership role for aerospace and/or defense products is required.
• Strong personal networking skills with exposure to executive and leadership levels in Aerospace and Defense companies and/or the Department of Defense.
• Proven track record of identifying, pursuing, and closing new business opportunities. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel 50%+ as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events.
• We are building a sales & business development team with complimentary capabilities and cross-coverage, therefore a team-player personality is required.
• The position requires a self-starter that operates with a minimum level of oversight to personally execute and achieve the Sales Team's goals in the Aerospace & Defense sector in Europe.
• The ideal candidate will have a deal-closer mentality that executes the full sales cycle to capturing new business.

Benefits Package with Jabil

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Financial Compensation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community Volunteer Opportunitie

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