Regional Sales Manager - Aerospace - France

Regional Sales Manager - Aerospace - France

The Regional Sales Manager Aerospace - France is an experienced and results-driven position that will lead our sales efforts within the France & Belgium. The candidate must have a strong background in technical sales within the tool manufacturing sector, and a proven track record of managing distributor relationships, developing new business opportunities, meeting revenue targets, and end customer visits. The candidate should also have familiarity with Airbus facilities, and Tier-1 suppliers into Aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory sales strategies to achieve or exceed revenue and growth targets.
• Manage and grow existing accounts while identifying new market opportunities and customer segments.
• Experience in connecting, testing, and presenting tools during demonstrations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with distributors and key end users.
• Conduct regular sales visits, product demos, and technical presentations.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts, market intelligence, and competitive analysis.
• Collaborate with sales teams from other territories, engineering team and product teams to launch new products and promotional campaigns.
• Monitor regional market trends and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Prepare and present regular sales reports and performance updates to senior management.
• Train and support distribution channels and end users in the region.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of sales experience in the aerospace industry (cutting tools, power tools, hand tools, special tools etc.).
• Experience managing a sales territory or region with distributor/channel partners.
• Strong understanding of aerospace customers and applications (e.g., aerospace, tier-1, aerospace-mro).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data, forecast trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of working independently.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce or HubSpot) and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel within the region (up to 50–70%).

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Occupational Exposure

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Will frequently sit at a desk, stand and walk for prolonged periods on concrete.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE while in plant.
• Operates and handles a computer, equipment and tools using hands and fingers frequently to complete tasks.
• Will use specific vision abilities required by this job which include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional exposure to extreme heat, hot, dust/fumes, cold outdoor and indoor conditions.