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:
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Develop and deliver the aerospace and defence sales strategy to achieve company growth targets.
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Identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities with OEMs, primes and tier-one suppliers.
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Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation through to contract negotiation and closure.
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Collaborate with internal engineering teams to develop competitive proposals and technical bids.
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Represent the business at key industry events, customer meetings and trade shows.
About You:
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Proven sales experience within the aerospace, defence or advanced manufacturing sectors.
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Strong commercial acumen and ability to negotiate complex contracts.
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Track record of securing high-value projects with OEMs or tier suppliers.
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Technical understanding of composites, additive manufacturing or precision engineering is advantageous.
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Confident communicator, self-motivated and able to work independently.
What’s on Offer:
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Competitive base salary up to £70k + bonus
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Hybrid role (office and client-facing)
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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 industrie apply today