Sales Director - Aerospace
In support of a specialist and successful family-owned business predominantly based in the West Midlands supporting the aerospace sector as well as others in the UK and internationally, we are seeking a new Sales Director on an exclusive basis.
With a turnover of circa £25m and specialisms in the design, manufacture and supply of graphite machining, EDM wire, EDM wire spares and copper components and assemblies, our Client has a distinguished history in supplying aero engine manufacturers and their resulting supply chains, in particular. Their capability is considered to be niche within the EDM manufacturing industry. With an ongoing focus on the continued growth of their existing and future customer relationships in the UK, Europe and North America, the Sales Director is required to strategically continue this journey.
Role & Responsibilities
Reporting into the UK based Board of Directors, the selected individual will be heavily involved in growing sales through core client relationship management, new client identification along with managing the existing sales staff of 12. You are required to be a pro-active and key member of the senior management team.
Core Responsibilities will Include
- Developing, implementing and reviewing the sales strategy – delivering against strategic financial sales targets, aiming to increase values and gross margins
- Managing and developing the UK sales team – monitoring and reporting on performance in line with expectations
- Developing relationships with senior executives at large aerospace companies, with the aim of increasing market share within these businesses and their sub-contractors
- Demonstrating a clear view of current market position within the industry, building knowledge of competitors and staying close to trends in the sector
Based from the Midlands based head-office, this role will be office based but there will be extensive overseas travel. Targeted international territories include Europe, North America and a longer-term strategic consideration to Asia.
Experience & Background:
- Senior level sales & marketing leadership experience from working within technical products/services provider businesses – experience from within the aerospace is preferred
- A track record of developing sales operations, processes and running successful teams
- Expertise in developing and implementing successful sales strategies
- Energetic, intelligent and professional with the ability to motivate and lead others
Package
- A highly attractive basic salary
- Bonus and broad range of other company benefits including car/car allowance
A strong engineering/manufacturing background is essential for this role with individuals being at a degree or equivalent level. They will probably be qualified above this and have a background and high level of experience in business and sales management.
If you feel you have the experience and skills to support this immediate requirement, then please respond by return.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.