Sales Manager

Sales Manager - Aviation Components

Location: South Essex

Start Date: Urgent

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading aviation component supplier / repairer that are seeking a Sales Manager to lead their team due to an imminent vacancy. This is a hands-on role that offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated sales and customer service team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a team of 8 staff across Customer Service & Sales; providing guidance on sales quotes and fostering initiative.
• Oversee account management, focusing primarily on key aviation customers
• Actively reach out to customers to build and expand business relationships.
• Collaborate closely with the new Head of department to align strategies and goals.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in commercial / sales leadership role, specifically within the aviation sector.
• Strong account management skills, with the ability to engage and develop client relationships.
• Familiarity with sales systems such as Quantum, SAP, IFS, or Pentagon (Quantum experience is highly desirable).
• Must be local and easily commutable to the office in Essex.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience managing both sales and customer service teams.
• A hands-on approach to leadership, encouraging team initiative and growth.
• Previous experience with the aerospace industry would be advantageous.

Working Arrangements:

The ideal candidate should be prepared to work in a local office environment, though there may be some flexibility regarding remote work arrangements.

Apply today as our client is urgently looking to fill this position and so it won’t be vacant for long!

We know engineering. We know aerospace. We know recruitment. And we know how a personal touch is recognised, appreciated, and remembered.

Arden White prides ourselves on the quality of service we are able to offer our clients and candidates alike. However, due to the unprecedented response of applications at the moment, please assume that if you have not been contacted by the team within 14 days your application has been unsuccessful due to the specific requirements of this position.

However, we will endeavour to contact you in due course to find out more about your requirements so we can assist on future positions.

Arden White is acting as a recruitment agency for this position.