Senior Sales Manager - Aerospace & Defence

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Summary

We're working with a leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business that's expanding its presence within the aerospace and defence sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Sales Manager to lead new business development, strengthen key customer relationships, and drive growth across high-value programmes in composites, additive manufacturing and precision engineering.

The Role

• Develop and deliver the aerospace and defence sales strategy to achieve company growth targets.
• Identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities with OEMs, primes and tier‑one suppliers.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation through to contract negotiation and closure.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to develop competitive proposals and technical bids.
• Represent the business at key industry events, customer meetings and trade shows.

About You

• Proven sales experience within the aerospace, defence or advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to negotiate complex contracts.
• Track record of securing high‑value projects with OEMs or tier suppliers.
• Technical understanding of composites, additive manufacturing or precision engineering is advantageous.
• Confident communicator, self‑motivated and able to work independently.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary up to £70k + bonus
• Hybrid role (office and client‑facing)
• Excellent long‑term growth opportunities with a high‑performance engineering business

If you'd like to join a forward‑thinking organisation at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defence industry, apply today.