SALES MANAGER - COMPONENTS
£60k - £70k base
OTE £85,000 + Package
Location: Home based / UK Wide / Remote
An ambitious and commercially driven Components Sales Lead is required to establish and grow market presence across the Aerospace, Defence, and Automotive sectors.
This is a high impact opportunity for someone who thrives on building markets from the ground up. You'll take ownership of developing new business opportunities, securing strategic customer relationships, and creating a scalable sales function within a growing international manufacturing business.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have built success within Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, or other technically engineered component led industries.
The Opportunity
This is not a role for someone who simply manages existing accounts.
We are looking for a proactive business builder - someone who can identify opportunities, open doors, win business, and create long-term commercial growth. Initially operating as an individual contributor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping market position before ultimately building and leading a dedicated sales team as the division expands.
Key Responsibilities
Market Development & Business Growth
* Identify and develop opportunities across the Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, and wider engineered manufacturing sectors
* Establish a strong market presence within target industries
* Build and execute a clear go-to-market strategy
Customer Acquisition
* Develop relationships with key decision makers and senior stakeholders
* Generate new business opportunities and convert them into sustainable revenue streams
* Build a robust pipeline of strategic accounts
Commercial Strategy
* Monitor market trends, customer requirements, and competitor activity
* Position component solutions effectively within the marketplace
* Support long-term commercial growth planning
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with technical, operational, and product teams
* Ensure customer requirements are aligned with internal capabilities
* Feed market insight into future product and innovation strategy
Team Development
* Play a key role in shaping the future structure of the sales function
* Support the recruitment and development of a high performing commercial team as growth accelerates
About You
We're looking for someone who combines commercial drive with technical credibility and entrepreneurial thinking.
You will ideally have:
* A proven track record of developing new markets or winning new business within Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, or related industries
* Experience selling technical or engineered component-based solutions
* Strong commercial acumen and relationship-building capability
* The ability to operate autonomously and build momentum from first principles
* A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach
* The credibility and ambition to grow into a future leadership role
What's on Offer
* OTE £80,000 - £85,000
* UK-wide / remote-based opportunity
* Significant autonomy and influence
* Progression opportunities
* Genuine opportunity to build and shape a new market division
* Long term leadership potential within a growing international manufacturing business
The Business
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a new commercial growth area within a well established and expanding manufacturing organisation.
You'll have the freedom to shape strategy, win key accounts, and ultimately build the team that drives long term success across some of the UK's most exciting engineering and manufacturing sectors.