I’m pleased to share that we are now leading a retained search project for an Area Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager on behalf of a long-established European technology business supplying high-reliability engineered components and sub assemblies into defence and aerospace platforms.
This is a high-autonomy, technical/business development role — ideally suited to commercially minded engineers or technical sales professionals who enjoy:
🔹 Selling complex, engineered technology rather than catalogue products
🔹 Engaging with engineering teams, programme managers & procurement
🔹 Working on long sales cycles and early design-stage influence
🔹 Building deep, trusted customer relationships rather than chasing price-driven deals
The successful candidate will be responsible for expanding business with major aerospace & defence OEMs and system integrators across the UK (primary) and Northern Europe (secondary), supported by strong technical expertise, product specialists and European leadership.
💼 What makes this opportunity stand out
- Freedom to operate with genuine ownership of the market
- Selling bespoke, application-specific solutions — not competing on price
- A company that makes quick decisions and supports its people properly
- Excellent onboarding and technical training across Europe
- A realistic first-year success metric based on pipeline and activity, not unrealistic revenue targets
This will suit someone with experience in technical or engineered solution sales — ideally within defence, aerospace, rugged electronics, RF/microwave, opto-electronics, sensors or a closely related sector.
📩 Interested in a confidential discussion?
- If you’re exploring your next move
- Or you know someone who would be a great fit
I’d be very happy to speak, in confidence, so do get in touch.
Technical Sales Recruitment 