Senior Sales Manager Remote Opportunity UK

RTX; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to drive strategic initiatives and manage customer relationships. The role is remote but requires travel within the UK and overseas. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the aerospace sector, along with strong leadership skills and a technical background. The company offers competitive salary, benefits including a pension scheme and medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Fantastic pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the aerospace industry preferred.
• Technical background highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of interiors products in aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Establish strategy for implementation of growth initiatives.
• Manage relationships with key customers.
• Consult with leadership to drive strategy decisions.
• Coordinate with marketing and sales teams for business development.
• Guide planning of complex business proposals.
• Maintain customer satisfaction and escalation.
• Forecast accuracy and top-line growth.

Skills

Aerospace industry experience

Customer relationship management

People leadership

Account management

Demand forecasting

Education

STEM Degree

Job description

Date Posted: Country: United Kingdom

Location: BE Aerospace UK Limited, Nissen House, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4TB

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Title: Senior Sales Manager

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace every day.

Overview

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. We are currently looking for a Senior Sales Manager.

This role is remote but requires travel to Collins and client sites in the UK and overseas.

What you will do

• Establish strategy to drive implementation of initiatives, financial growth opportunities and business development efforts.
• Manage network of relationships with key current and potential customers to achieve shared goals and lead customer relationship management.
• Consult with the executive leadership team to drive strategy and partnership decisions.
• Guide coordination with marketing, sales and technology groups to implement business development strategy.
• Monitor and evaluate external environment for financial growth opportunities; guide planning and preparation of complex business proposals and make recommendations to senior management for strategic decision making.
• Customer strategy, customer satisfaction and customer escalation (1st point).
• Demand forecasting, customer stocking, maintenance planning and fleet dynamics.
• Forecast accuracy and top‑line growth.

Experience & Qualifications we prefer

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role at a senior level.
• Aerospace industry experience preferred.
• Account Management and Contract development experience; must be able to demonstrate knowledge of company’s customer base, their needs and requirements; aerospace industry is preferred.
• Technical background highly desirable.
• A STEM Degree desirable.
• Proven people leadership in a matrix organisation essential.
• Solid understanding of interiors products and service offerings in aerospace desirable.

What you will learn

Professional development: access to company‑sponsored certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, opportunities to develop leadership skills by driving high‑impact projects and initiatives. Thrive in a culture of continuous learning and innovation where curiosity is encouraged and supported.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, bank holidays
• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Fantastic pension scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Income protection
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme; ability to buy holidays, cycle to work scheme and other employee discounts

Equal Employment Opportunity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.