Senior Sales Manager

Baxter Technical Limited; Vale of White Horse; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced engineering firm is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to expand its aerospace and defence sector presence. The role involves developing sales strategies, securing new business, and managing the sales lifecycle. Ideal candidates have proven sales experience and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 plus bonus and benefits, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £70k + bonus

Hybrid role

Excellent long-term growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience within aerospace, defence, or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to negotiate complex contracts.
• Track record of securing high-value projects with OEMs or tier suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the aerospace and defence sales strategy.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation to closure.

Skills

Sales experience in aerospace and defence

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Technical understanding of composites

Ability to work independently

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 manufacturing or precision engineering is advantageous.
• Confident communicator, self‑motivated and able to work independently.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary up to £70k + bonus
• Hybrid role (office and client‑facing)
• Excellent long‑term growth opportunities with a high‑performance engineering business

If you'd like to join a forward‑thinking organisation at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defence industry, apply today.