At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sales strategy for a top aerospace manufacturer across Europe.
- Company: Global leader in certified helicopter solutions with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, remote work, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Autonomy in a dynamic environment with potential for leadership roles.
- Why this job: Shape the future of the European helicopter market and influence key decisions.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in aviation sales, strong negotiation skills, and industry knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 100000 £ per year.
- EU Regional Sales Manager
- Basic Salary: £60,000 - £100,000 + 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
You will
- 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!
