Sales manager - combat air

Job Description:

Salary: £70,000 - £78,000

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your impact

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Leonardo Customer Support & Service Solutions (CS3) Sales Team. We develop support solutions across the air, land and maritime domains for the UK and export market. As an integral part of Leonardo’s Electronics business in the UK and overseas; our Support & Service Solutions help customers get the best possible performance and value from the equipment they own.

As a Sales Manager for Typhoon Export, you will operate within a high-impact, global matrix organization focused on international aerospace and defence support programs. Your primary objective is driving strategic and commercial growth of support contracts and managing export sales campaigns within the Eurofighter support landscape. This will also involve delivery of defined order intake and sales forecast targets across the campaigns, as well as management of project budgets, monthly sales reviews and risk/opportunity profiles.

What you’ll bring

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of both the domestic and international defence and aerospace market, as well as experience and proven success in strategic selling and complex systems capture. More specifically, a strong understanding of the Eurofighter Typhoon programme, its international partner relations, and wider defence / avionics support landscape would be hugely beneficial. They must also be comfortable undertaking accurate and well-informed market and competitor analysis.

You will lead cross-functional teams to win business. You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues in Commercial, Capability, Programme Management, Engineering and Finance. To win profitable business you will have broad exposure to the business, leading Integrated Campaign Teams in a fast paced and often ambiguous environment. Influencing skills play a key role, both internally and externally. You will be able to influence stakeholders and build relationships at all levels, including Embassies and Government Agencies that support exports.

Core Competencies:

• Strong leadership capabilities and commercial acumen.
• Sound financial management and forecasting skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

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Primary Location:

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane

Additional Locations:

GB - Edinburgh, GB - Lincoln, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300, GB - Newcastle

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid