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.
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