Sales Manager – Composites

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Sales Manager to drive growth in the aerospace, defence, and power generation sectors. This hybrid role involves targeting new business opportunities and developing long-term relationships with clients. You'll leverage your expertise in composites and sales to promote advanced solutions, collaborate with internal teams, and represent the company at key industry events. If you are passionate about sales growth and have a strong technical background, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Sales and Business Development, preferably in composites.
• Experience in building long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Target and expand sales activities in the UK composites market.
• Promote tailored solutions for aerospace and defence sectors.
• Collaborate with internal teams and represent the company at trade fairs.

Skills

Sales and Business Development

Key Account Management

Technical Sales

Relationship Building

Education

Engineering Degree

Technical Certificate

Job description

Sales Manager - Composite Materials (Hybrid)

Following continued growth across a range of industries for the supply of their specialist materials, release agents and autoclaves/equipment for use in composites manufacturing, we are seeking a NEW Sales Manager to specifically target further growth within the aerospace, defence and power generation sectors as well as explore other opportunities in other industries.

Working from a hybrid or office based position (Hinckley) in England, the Sales Manager will 'go to market' and target these sectors on a consultative, solution sales basis. Supported by your existing knowledge of these sectors, this role will work closely within these markets to develop longer-term relationship as well as deliver strategic success.

Reporting to the General Manager and working alongside an existing commercial and product team, the role will have the following job responsibilities:

• Target and expand strategic sales activities within the UK market, focusing on composites in industry - this will include some key account management, but is primarily targeted on new business growth
• Promote advanced solutions tailored for aerospace, defence and power generation sectors - as well as others as encountered
• Complete bids and quotations alongside the commercial team
• Support negotiations for contracts, pricing strategies and terms of agreements alongside the commercial team
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including senior management, technical, R&D, and back-office departments
• Represent the company at sector specific trade fairs and events, actively participating in marketing initiatives and growth strategies

Education:

Ideally to have an engineering or similar degree, or technical certificate or similar in a related technical field (e.g., Mechanical, Composites, Materials, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering).

Industry-Specific Experience:

• Have experience in Sales and Business Development, typically 5+ years, where possible with similar materials/composites
• Have a background in Key Account Management, building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients
• Industry expertise in the specific sectors (e.g., composites, automotive, aerospace, electronics, or machinery)
• Be focused on sales growth

Technical Knowledge:

• Be able to understand and discuss the Product or Service being sold, including its technical specifications, advantages, and applications
• Be able to translate technical features into business benefits for customers
• Have familiarity with industry standards and regulations that apply to the product

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