Aerospace Sales Manager (MRO)

On behalf of our customer, a world leading aerospace component distributor based in Basingstoke, we are currently recruiting a Regional Sales Manager to join their UK team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience working in the aviation aftermarket component sector, be methodical in their sales approach, and be able to manage and develop a large portfolio of key accounts.

This is a remote role with regular international travel and a requirement to visit the Basingstoke office twice a month.

The Role

• To prepare and execute all aspects of the sales cycle for a broad scope of products, services and solutions – targeting airline and MRO customers
• Deliver and regularly exceed sales targets
• Position the company as a world class partner with every customer by embracing their values and successfully balancing the customers’ requirements with the corporate objectives

Duties & Responsibilities

• Technically understand the functionality of all the company’s products and be able to effectively sell by differentiating them over the competition
• Develop sales plans and coordinate with Product Managers in advance of meetings; following the visit, constructs a final report outlining the findings and actions along with market intelligence
• Makes sales calls and travel to customers a minimum of 40%
• Executes tactical sales meetings at customer facilities to include Engineering, Planning, Purchasing and Management representatives
• Develops relationships with a balanced cross section of customer contacts and decision makers (management, purchasing, planning, engineering, mechanics)
• Monitors competitors in the marketplace and industry trends that impact buying decisions
• Responsible for delivering sales presentations and collecting information about the customer to assist in the development of marketing plans
• Ability to develop budgets and forecasts on a quarterly basis
• Works in tandem with the Product managers and Strategic Partners to drive programs at selected customers

Knowledge & Skills

• Highly motivated with a passion to achieve exceptional results
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proven business and engineering acumen
• Negotiation skills to address challenges and maximize profitability
• Ability to adapt to unexpected situations, overcome obstacles and find solutions
• Ability to quickly respond to requests and close deals with a sense of urgency
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and stay organized and meet deadlines
• Team player willing to work with a diverse mix of individuals, placing team before self
• Willingness to work odd hours on occasion

Education & Experience

• 5 years aviation sales experience
• Aeronautical degrees and further education qualifications not essential but will be considered as a benefit to all applicants

The Benefits

• Flexible working – either fully remote or hybrid when not travelling
• 25 days holiday
• £65K-£70K base salary
• Bonus – 15-20% of salary (paid quarterly)
• Fully expensed business travel
• Incentive & wellbeing plan