Sales Manager

Company : FPT Industries, A Dart Aerospace Company

Location: Airport Service Rd, Portsmouth PO3 5PE
, United Kingdom

We’re looking for an ambitious, people-driven Sales Manager ready to make a big impact. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences, building long‑term customer relationships, and growing professionally in a fast‑paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

This isn’t your average sales role. You’ll be joining a company where your voice matters, your results are recognized, and your future is wide open. Whether it’s launching new business opportunities, delivering premium customer experience, you’ll be at the heart of our growth story.

F.P.T. Industries Ltd is an aerospace manufacturing facility part of the DART Aerospace Group. Here we are passionate about delivering quality technologies across a number of safety‑oriented products in commercial and defense aerospace sectors. With a rich history in manufacturing excellence, we pride ourselves on delivering high standards of service across all of our site‑based disciplines from the valued manufacturing of the products to the support functions, which enable our success.

We embody our robust organizational values in our daily activities in order to maintain and flourish within an engaged workplace culture.

• Drive sales growth – defining commercial strategy (value‑based pricing), submitting quotes, negotiating with customers and securing business.
• Own customer relationships – from first contact to order receipt and ongoing account support.
• Work closely with internal teams (Sales, Operations, Finance, Engineering) to deliver solutions that exceed expectations.
• Support contract negotiations
  , pricing strategy, and deal structuring.
• Lead with influence
  , setting a high standard for collaboration, accountability, and performance.
• Ensure customer satisfaction
  , by providing timely responses and follow‑up and offering tailor‑made proposals.

• A self‑starter who loves ownership, initiative, and seeing results.
• Someone customer‑centric – who knows how to build trust and add value.
• A strategic thinker who can solve problems and drive outcomes with data.
• A future leader – ready to step into more responsibility and grow with the company.
• A strong communicator and team player
  , comfortable working across departments.

• Experience in sales, business development, or account management where negotiation and relationship‑building were key.
• Ability to manage customer or supplier accounts and create win‑win outcomes.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office tools and ERP systems
  .

• Experience working in cross‑functional teams
  .
• Background in aerospace or technical industries
  .

• A degree in Business, Aerospace, Procurement, Engineering, or related fields is preferred - but equivalent experience is welcome.

• Clear path to growth – This role is built for growth. As we expand, you’ll have the chance to grow with us - fast.
• Make a real impact – Your work will directly influence revenue, strategy, and customer success.
• Collaborative culture – Work with passionate, driven people who want to win together.
• Diverse challenges – No two days are the same. You’ll never stop learning.

If you’re ready to take ownership, drive results, and grow into the aerospace sector - we want to meet you.

• 07:30
  -16:15:
  Monday-Thursday
• 07:30-16:00:
  Fridays
• (Every other Friday is a non‑working day)
• Generous Salary Sacrifice Pension Provision
• Competitive Company Sick Pay Entitlement
• 9 Day working Fortnight
• Access to Retail Vouchers Via Perks at work
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Health 365 Access 24/7 Care when you need it most via spectrum life
• Cycle to Work Scheme supplied by Blackhawk Network