B2B Aviation Chemical Sales Manager

Location: Greater London (Harrow)
 Company Type: Distributor

About My Client:
 My client is a well-established distributor in the aviation industry, specializing in providing high-quality maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) products. They have built a strong reputation for reliability, product availability, and customer service. They work closely with both commercial and military aviation sectors.

Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a new division within an established business. If you’re looking for the next step in your career with a company that values initiative, industry expertise, and growth, this role is for you.

Role Overview:
 This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced B2B Aviation Chemical Sales Manager to spearhead a new division. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing sales, sourcing, and vendor negotiations, with a focus on growing the chemical arm of the business in both national and export markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage quoting and B2B sales of aviation chemical products.
• Lead sourcing activities, negotiating with vendors for the best rates.
• Handle purchasing and onboarding of new products.
• Oversee day-to-day tactical and strategic operations ensuring timely customer responses.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, and quality teams to streamline operations.
• Engage in technical sales, focusing on customer engagement and product-to-product conversions.

Ideal Candidate Background:

• Proven experience in B2B aviation chemical sales.
• Strong product, market, and vendor knowledge in the aviation sector.
• Analytical with solid people management skills.
• A self-starter capable of building and driving a new division.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and persuasively to clients.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a sales team and across departments.

Preferred Location: Greater London, for easy access to the Harrow office.

Salary/Package:

• Basic Salary: Up to £70,000 (Negotiable)