Senior Sales Manager

Collins Aerospace; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm seeks a seasoned professional to drive implementation of business strategies and foster customer relationships. The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of experience in a similar senior position, preferably within the aerospace industry. Key responsibilities include managing customer expectations, monitoring financial growth opportunities, and guiding cross-functional teams. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, suitable for those with strong leadership and technical skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Fantastic pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar senior role.
• Experience in the aerospace industry is preferred.
• Demonstrable knowledge of customer needs in the aerospace sector.
• Technical background is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish strategy for financial growth and business development.
• Manage relationships with key customers.
• Consult with executive leadership on strategy.
• Coordinate with marketing and sales teams.
• Monitor external environment for growth opportunities.

Skills

Account Management

Customer Relations Management

Aerospace Industry Knowledge

People Leadership

Technical Background

Education

STEM Degree

Job description

Overview

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry.

Responsibilities

• Establishes strategy to drive implementation of initiatives, financial growth opportunities and business development efforts.
• Manages network of relationships with key current and potential customers to achieve shared goals and lead customer relations management.
• Consults with the executive leadership team to drive strategy and partnership decisions.
• Guides coordination with marketing, sales, and technology groups to implement business development strategy.
• Monitors and evaluates the external environment for financial growth opportunities. Guides the broad planning and preparation of complex business proposals and makes recommendations to senior management to drive strategic decision making.
• Customer strategy, customer satisfaction, customer escalation (1st Point).
• Demand forecast - customer stocking, maintenance planning, fleet dynamics.
• Forecast accuracy and top line growth.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Bonus scheme.
• Fantastic pension scheme.
• Critical illness cover.
• Income protection.
• Private medical insurance, employee assistance programme, the ability to buy holidays, a cycle to work scheme & other great employee discounts.