At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead aftermarket sales growth and develop strategic customer relationships in the aerospace sector.
- Company: Join Safran, a global leader in aerospace and defence with a commitment to innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, private medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a leadership role while driving business growth in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in aftermarket sales leadership and strong relationship-building skills required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Published 05.20.2026
Company: Safran Electronics & Defense
Job field: Sales & Marketing
Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Contract type: Permanent
Contract duration: Full-time
Professional status: Professional, Engineer & Manager
Job Description
As Aftermarket Sales Director UK, you will lead and drive aftermarket sales growth across the UK, developing strategic customer relationships and securing high-value programmes across both military and commercial markets. This is a highly visible leadership role, forming part of the Global Leadership Team, where you will take ownership of key customer accounts, lead strategic pursuits, and deliver sustained revenue growth.
Your Role
- Driving new business development and order intake growth across the UK aftermarket portfolio
- Leading and developing a team of 5 senior account managers
- Owning and managing key strategic customer relationships
- Leading major pursuits and proposals, including large multi-year programmes
- Identifying and developing new aftermarket opportunities across military and commercial sectors
- Acting as a senior commercial leader, influencing strategy and driving performance
Job Requirements
What You'll Bring:
- Proven experience in aftermarket / MRO sales leadership (aerospace preferred)
- Strong track record of winning new business and delivering revenue growth
- Experience managing senior sales or account management teams
- Commercial acumen with the ability to lead strategic pursuits and negotiations
- Background in aerospace, defence, or engineering environments
You will be a driven, proactive “go-getter”, comfortable challenging the status quo and pushing through barriers to win business. Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to operate in a global, matrix environment are key to success.
Why Safran?
- A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
- Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger.
- Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place.
- Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.
- A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Get involved: We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.
Company Information
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.
Aftermarket Sales Director UK employer: Safran companies
At Safran Electronics & Defense, we prioritise our employees' well-being and professional growth, offering a competitive salary, flexible working options, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and a generous pension plan. Our inclusive work culture fosters innovation and collaboration, while our commitment to employee development ensures that you can pursue your career ambitions in a dynamic aerospace environment. Join us in Wolverhampton, where you will be part of a global leader dedicated to crafting excellence in the aerospace and defence sectors.
