EU Sales Manager - Aerospace

Talantir; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir is seeking an EU Regional Sales Manager to own the European territory for a globally respected aerospace manufacturer. You will drive revenue growth, shape operator partnerships, and influence the company’s regional footprint across Europe in a remote and field-based role with international travel.

You bring 8+ years in helicopter or aviation sales, deep knowledge of operator buying cycles, and proven ability to negotiate complex agreements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years within the helicopter or wider aviation sector.
• International sales or strategic account management experience.
• Strong understanding of operator buying cycles and aftermarket decision-making.
• Experience negotiating complex, technical agreements.
• Commercial confidence around pricing, margins, and risk.
• Helicopter industry knowledge a requirement.
• Field background such as pilot, maintenance, or engineering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own European territory for sales with direct impact on regional revenue.
• Influence pricing, commercial structure, and long-term agreements.
• Lead new product launches to market.
• Engage senior decision-makers across operators, completion centres, and MROs.
• Collaborate with a global engineering organisation to support customers.
• Drive partnerships and operator relationships across Europe.

Skills

International sales

Strategic accounts

Negotiation

Pricing strategy

Job description

EU Regional Sales Manager

• Basic Salary: €140,000 - €200,000 + Additional Bonus
• Location: Europe
• Remote & Field Based
• International Travel

This is a senior, commercially significant role within the European commercial helicopter market.

You will take ownership of the full European territory for a globally respected aerospace manufacturer. Your decisions will directly influence regional revenue, long-term operator partnerships, and the company’s strategic footprint across Europe. This role is oftentimes the linchpin in this companies European operations.

Why This Role Is Attractive

• Own and shape the European growth strategy, not just execute someone else's plan
• Work with a recognised portfolio of certified helicopter equipment trusted by operators worldwide
• Engage senior decision-makers across operators, completion centres, and MROs
• Own sales across Parts & Accessories, Firefighting, Floatation and Fuel
• Influence pricing, commercial structure, and long-term agreements
• Lead new product launches to market
• Operate with autonomy while having the backing of a global engineering organisation
• Have a clear path toward broader regional or leadership responsibility as the business expands

The Business

Our client is a global designer and manufacturer of certified helicopter solutions, supporting civil and military operators internationally. Their portfolio includes mission equipment, structural components, and aftermarket systems used by major rotorcraft OEMs, completion centres, and operators worldwide. Europe is a strategic growth region. Investment and senior leadership attention are aligned behind it.

What You Bring

• 8+ years within the helicopter or wider aviation sector
• International sales or strategic account management experience
• Strong understanding of operator buying cycles and aftermarket decision-making
• Experience negotiating complex, technical agreements
• Commercial confidence around pricing, margins, and risk
• Helicopter industry knowledge a requirement
• Field background such as pilot, maintenance, or engineering is advantageous

Most importantly, you bring credibility. You are comfortable speaking to technical directors, fleet managers, procurement leaders, engineers and pilots in the hanger.

The Opportunity

This is a visible, growth focused role within a technically strong aerospace business.

You will have the autonomy to shape a region, the support of an established global organisation, and the platform to accelerate your career within the helicopter industry.

If you want ownership, influence, and progression in the European rotorcraft market, this role is certainly worth a conversation!