Head of Sales

Head of Sales

Location:

Redditch, Worcs (Office-based)
Salary: £60,000–£70,000 + car allowance + bonus

Contract:

Permanent | Start:
April 2026

Our client, a leading precision engineering and manufacturing business supplying the aerospace, defence, and energy sectors, is seeking a Head of Sales to lead their commercial function during a period of significant growth and operational transformation.

The Opportunity

This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the sales team, overseeing business development, production administration, and marketing, and ensuring a smooth end‑to‑end sales process from RFQ to shop floor delivery.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and develop the sales, business development, marketing, and administration teams.

* Oversee quoting, contract review, RFQs, sales order release and works order creation.

* Drive growth in aerospace and defence and expand existing customer accounts across the UK, Europe, and North America.

* Shape and deliver the company’s marketing strategy.

* Support and optimise ERP process improvements.

* Build and maintain strong OEM and Tier 1 customer relationships.

About you

* Experienced sales leader with hands‑on ability to win work.

* Background in subcontract manufacturing and precision engineering.

* Strong track record in aerospace and defence (oil & gas/energy beneficial).

* Understanding of full order‑to‑delivery processes.

* Marketing strategy experience.

* Experience with ERP systems.

Benefits

 * £60k–£70k base +car allowance +bonus

* 25 days holiday

* Pension (3% rising to 5%), death in service, Cycle to Work, EAP, BHSF scheme, social events

Working Model

Office‑based

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