Sales Manager - United Kingdom - Smiths Interconnect

Description

Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave, optical and radio frequency products that connect, protect and control critical applications in the commercial aviation, defence, space, medical, rail, semiconductor test, and industrial market segments. Smiths Interconnect is synonymous with exceptional performance whenever a technologically advanced, high quality solution is required to ensure reliability and safety.

This sales function requires a high-performing Sales Manager to meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our company competitive and innovative. Responsibilities include maximising our sales potential, creating strategic 5-Yr sales plans and delivering those to plans to senior management.

Responsibilities include:

• Achieving growth and hitting sales targets by successfully managing opportunities for Smiths Interconnect FOCOM products
• Designing and implementing a strategic sales plan that expands the company's customer base and ensure a strong presence within the Space, Defence & Aerospace markets
• Supporting the development of capability & product strategies by working with Engineering and Product Management stakeholders
• Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing stakeholders within the selling process
• Create, present and execute a credible Sales Forecast
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by understanding their needs and developing partnering opportunities
• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports to the management team
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status

Preferred Skills

• Successful previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets
• 3+ years of sales experience within a Tech environment would be beneficial
• Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars and conferences
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from conception to completion
• Strong business sense and industry expertise would be beneficial

Understanding of Space, Defence and/or Aerospace procurement

• Understanding of RF products and their application preferred

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.