Senior Sales Manager

Baxter Technical Limited; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Senior Sales Manager to lead business development in the aerospace and defence sector. You will drive growth across high-value programmes, manage the sales lifecycle, and collaborate with engineering teams for competitive proposals. The ideal candidate has proven sales experience, strong negotiation skills, and a technical understanding of composites. This role offers a salary of up to £70,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience within aerospace, defence or advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Ability to negotiate complex contracts.
• Track record of securing high-value projects with OEMs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver aerospace and defence sales strategy.
• Identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation to closure.
• Collaborate with internal teams for proposals and bids.
• Represent the business at industry events.

Skills

Sales experience in aerospace

Strong commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Technical understanding of composites

Job description

Senior Sales Manager – Aerospace & Defence

Location : Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Salary : Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Summary :

We’re working with a leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business that’s expanding its presence within the aerospace and defence sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Sales Manager to lead new business development, strengthen key customer relationships, and drive growth across high-value programmes in composites, additive manufacturing and precision engineering.

The Role :

Develop and deliver the aerospace and defence sales strategy to achieve company growth targets.

Identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities with OEMs, primes and tier-one suppliers.

Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation through to contract negotiation and closure.

Collaborate with internal engineering teams to develop competitive proposals and technical bids.

Represent the business at key industry events, customer meetings and trade shows.

About You :

Proven sales experience within the aerospace, defence or advanced manufacturing sectors.

Strong commercial acumen and ability to negotiate complex contracts.

Track record of securing high-value projects with OEMs or tier suppliers.

Technical understanding of composites, additive ...