Sales Manager

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