Regional Sales Manager; m​/f​/d) Business & Private Jet Interiors

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F. List is a globally recognized, family-run specialist for high-end cabin interiors in the business and private aviation segment, distinguished by exceptional craftsmanship and an uncompromising standard of quality. The company combines technical expertise with premium manufacturing capabilities to deliver bespoke interior solutions and cabin refurbishment services for a discerning international clientele.

Through its UK operation,

F. List provides aftermarket cabin services for European customers, ranging from the refurbishment and refinishing of surfaces and furniture to the recovery of soft furnishings and the renewal of floor and panel elements. To strengthen its foothold in the Farnborough business aviation ecosystem,

F. List is expanding its regional presence in the area. As there is currently no physical office at this location, the role is designed as a home-based position for candidates living in or near Farnborough. To support this ambition,

F. List is seeking a dedicated Regional Sales Manager (m/f/d).

As Regional Sales Manager (m/f/d), you will act as the local face of

F. List within the Farnborough business aviation community, working from home while maintaining a strong field presence through regular on-site engagement with clients and partners at the airport and across the surrounding ecosystem. You will combine hands‑on customer proximity with commercial ownership, developing the regional market and, in a subsequent phase, building and leading a local team.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a regional presence from the ground up, with a high degree of autonomy, direct influence on the growth of

F. List’s business in one of the most active aviation hubs in the region, and the freedom to build lasting relationships in an exclusive niche of the industry.

• Represent
  
  F. List on the ground, maintaining close relationships with owners, operators, and service providers through frequent personal visits at the airport and across the local business aviation community
• Develop the regional customer network, identifying commercial opportunities directly with operators, MRO providers, and service centers
• Cultivate durable customer relationships with a consistent focus on high levels of satisfaction
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering expert guidance on repair and refurbishment solutions tailored to their individual requirements
• Conduct cabin interior inspections, prepare detailed surveys, and issue commercial quotations
• Plan and steer cabin interior projects efficiently to ensure smooth and reliable execution
• Establish and progressively grow the local project team as
  
  F. List’s regional presence develops
• Assume responsibility, in a subsequent phase, for the technical oversight of local cabin interior specialists
• Act as the central point of contact for clients throughout the sales and delivery cycle

• Completed technical training and/or a Bachelor's degree
• Practical experience with business and private aircraft cabin interiors
• Residence in the Farnborough area or a clear willingness to relocate there, enabling frequent in‑person interaction with clients and partners at the airport and within the regional aviation community
• Comfort…