Sales Director
Location: UK (remote Europe considered)
Salary: Negotiable - First year OTE - £150,000-200,000
Our client, a global player in the private and business jet sector, is looking for a Sales Director to be based either in the UK or remotely in Germany, France or Switzerland.
Role overview:
As the Sales Director, you will design and lead the regional sales strategy, supported by a dedicated team. Your mission will focus on building a robust pipeline, developing long-term relationships with prospects, and driving excellence across the team.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and execute an effective regional sales strategy to meet and exceed targets
Build a strong pipeline of prospects through networking, events, and face-to-face meetings
Foster long-term relationships with prospects through a consultative sales approach
Sustain long sales cycles, potentially lasting up to 18 months
Maintain high standards of customer focus and attention to detail in all communications
Ensure excellent customer communication and loyalty throughout the customer lifecycle
Leverage opportunities from PR, brand partnerships, and events
Responsible for budgeting and forecasting accuracy
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Extensive experience in a senior sales role in the aviation industry
Worldly background and experience working across multicultural teams
Exceptional communication skills combined with strong numerical abilities
Solid work integrity and a genuine sense of responsibility
Ability to forge strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Capable of working under pressure while maintaining composure and articulation
Willingness to travel extensively
This is an exciting opportunity for a recognised aviation professional with a proven track record of success in sales management and advisory roles. If you possess the professionalism and relationship-based approach to drive significant accomplishments, we want to hear from you.
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