Sales Manager (Aviation Components)

Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 27 years. We work with some of the industry’s best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants.

Client:
Our client is a supplier of commercial aircraft components. They deal with the sale, exchange lease and repair of rotables. They are now seeking a Sales Manager in West Sussex on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities include:
– To work towards achieving the Annual Target and achieve set Sales Targets on a monthly basis.
– Monitor and report on progress on a monthly basis.
-To identify new potential markets and target customers.
-To assist with the future strategy of the business.
-To set and oversee the performance and personal targets of the team of Sales Executives.
-To plan and co-ordinate customers visits on a three monthly diary, allocating own and sales staff trips. This will include preparation for customer visit, and presenting visit reports to Directors on a regular basis.
-To coordinate staff attendance at Sales Seminars and Conferences.
-To create invitation lists for company Corporate Entertainment.
-To chair Sales Staff Meetings and report to Directors on a monthly basis.
-To help with interviewing, progress reviews, appraisals, internal training (and disciplinary meetings if necessary).

Ideal candidate’s profile:
– Flexible work ethic required
– A valid passport and driving license are essential.
– 5 years’ Managerial/Supervisory experience in a targeted and pressurised aviation sales role (ideally qualified or working towards academic Management Certificate/Diploma)
-Excellent command of English language both spoken and written, with the ability to communicate at all levels.
-Good understanding of contracts and negotiating skills (supported by attending courses/seminars)
-Keyboard accuracy, good knowledge of MS Office and confident IT skills required.
-To establish a good knowledge and understanding (including on-going development) of the in-house stock control system Quantum)

Additional Information
-A valid Driving Licence and Passport are essential.
-Minimum 5 years’ experience at Senior Level within a high pressure aviation spares sales environment.
-Job type: Permanent, full-time.
-Very attractive salary and benefits package.

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