Sales Manager - Aerospace, Defence & Metals Sector
📍 Milton Keynes | 🕓 Full-Time | 💼 Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

A leading organisation in the metals sector is looking for an experienced Sales Manager to lead and develop a high-performing team at its Milton Keynes site. Reporting to the Head of Account Management, you'll be responsible for delivering growth, retention, and profitability across a diverse client base.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused, people-driven sales leader with strong knowledge of industrial, technical, or manufacturing environments—particularly where materials and supply chain integration are key.

💼 Key Responsibilities:

* Lead, manage, and develop a team of sales professionals to meet and exceed growth targets

* Set and deliver clear team and individual objectives within a structured performance framework

* Drive a culture of goal achievement, accountability, and customer focus

* Create accurate forecasts and manage resources effectively to deliver on targets

* Champion digitalisation and automation to drive sales efficiencies and customer value

* Embed a “Materials as a Service” approach to optimise commercial outcomes

* Coordinate with internal teams to meet complex contract deliverables

* Maintain strong knowledge of technical product specifications and supply chain dynamics

* Foster collaboration across teams, promoting innovation and idea sharing

🧠 Ideal Candidate Profile:

* Proven experience managing a sales team within the aerospace, defence, or metals industry

* Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a track record of success

* A confident, people-first leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop talent

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

* Data-driven with strong analytical capabilities

* Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office

* Must be able to commute to Milton Keynes and travel to customer sites as required

🎁 Benefits Include:

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Company bonus scheme

* Competitive pension plan

* Ongoing learning and development opportunities

* Advanced family-friendly policies

* Access to high street vouchers and discounts

* Health and wellbeing support (including occupational health and EAP)

* Cycle to Work Scheme, eye care vouchers, and long-service awards

* Annual Christmas closedown, recognition programmes, and more

📩 Interested?
If you're a proactive and strategic sales leader ready to make a real impact in a thriving sector, apply today for a confidential conversation