Sales Manager - Hybrid Remote

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. 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 * 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) * Responsible for delivering sales presentations and collecting information about the customer to assist in the development of marketing plans * Willingness to work odd hours on occasion 5 years aviation sales experience * Flexible working – either fully remote or hybrid when not travelling * 25 days holiday * £Bonus – 15-20% of salary (paid quarterly) * Fully expensed business travel * Incentive & wellbeing plan