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Vertical Sales Leader

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Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
St Paul's, City and County of the City of London, United Kingdom
Sales
Immediate Start
£75k - £95k Annual
Full-Time
A large PPE manufacturer is looking for a Vertical Sales Leader to implement the Industrial business unit vertical strategy for the EMEA region and coordinate the management of clusters for these verticals. The Vertical Sales Leader will have a successful background in sales/marketing with proven B2B sales management experience and knowledge in aerospace & defence manufacturing. In addition, you must have PPE product knowledge, regulatory understanding, be able to travel extensively across EMEA, and be results-oriented and culturally adaptable.

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, drive, and implement initiatives and tactics aligned with global brand, product, channel, and vertical strategies to ensure strong growth within the Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing in the EMEA region

Build and maintain relationships with key end-user clients, ensuring correct specifications for tenders and timely implementation of projects

Coordinate international customers and secure achievement of volume, revenue, and margin targets within international agreements

Formulate and execute sector-specific approaches for new product launches

Maintain ongoing communication with field sales teams and key end-users

Align and coordinate end-user strategies with Regional Managers and Specialists to optimise sales efficiency

Interface with BUs to align regional initiatives with global strategies

Extend networks within the Aerospace & Defence industry, engaging key opinion leaders, health & safety professionals, distributors, and regulatory bodies

Identify strategic innovation and value proposition opportunities

Collaborate with internal marketing and business intelligence teams for feedback, planning, and implementation of market strategies

Work closely with distribution teams to support marketing and sales activities

Participate in budget and forecast planning, manage project pipelines, and deliver top and bottom-line results

Provide accurate reporting and support special projects

Knowledge, skills and qualifications:

Essential:

Bachelor’s degree or higher; MBA preferred

8+ years of successful sales/marketing experience, preferably at an international level

Proven B2B sales management experience and strong knowledge of Aerospace & Defence manufacturing

Experience selling through diverse distribution channels and working in a matrix organisation

Knowledge of PPE products and adherence to business management procedures and regulatory requirements

Visionary mindset with clear commercial insight, performance-driven, and results-oriented

Customer-focused, culturally adaptable, and able to communicate effectively across all levels

Analytical thinker with high integrity, self-starter attitude, and ability to work independently

Willingness to travel extensively across EMEA and participate in international mobility

Desirable:

Proficiency in additional European languages

Salary: £75,000 to £95,000

Benefits: Bonus, Flexible/hybrid work schedule, CPD opportunities

Reference: 225208309

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Vertical Sales Leader

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library

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St Paul's, City and County of the City of London, United Kingdom
Sales
Immediate Start
£75k - £95k Annual
Full-Time
A large PPE manufacturer is looking for a Vertical Sales Leader to implement the Industrial business unit vertical strategy for the EMEA region and coordinate the management of clusters for these verticals. The Vertical Sales Leader will have a successful background in sales/marketing with proven B2B sales management experience and knowledge in aerospace & defence manufacturing. In addition, you must have PPE product knowledge, regulatory understanding, be able to travel extensively across EMEA, and be results-oriented and culturally adaptable.

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, drive, and implement initiatives and tactics aligned with global brand, product, channel, and vertical strategies to ensure strong growth within the Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing in the EMEA region

Build and maintain relationships with key end-user clients, ensuring correct specifications for tenders and timely implementation of projects

Coordinate international customers and secure achievement of volume, revenue, and margin targets within international agreements

Formulate and execute sector-specific approaches for new product launches

Maintain ongoing communication with field sales teams and key end-users

Align and coordinate end-user strategies with Regional Managers and Specialists to optimise sales efficiency

Interface with BUs to align regional initiatives with global strategies

Extend networks within the Aerospace & Defence industry, engaging key opinion leaders, health & safety professionals, distributors, and regulatory bodies

Identify strategic innovation and value proposition opportunities

Collaborate with internal marketing and business intelligence teams for feedback, planning, and implementation of market strategies

Work closely with distribution teams to support marketing and sales activities

Participate in budget and forecast planning, manage project pipelines, and deliver top and bottom-line results

Provide accurate reporting and support special projects

Knowledge, skills and qualifications:

Essential:

Bachelor’s degree or higher; MBA preferred

8+ years of successful sales/marketing experience, preferably at an international level

Proven B2B sales management experience and strong knowledge of Aerospace & Defence manufacturing

Experience selling through diverse distribution channels and working in a matrix organisation

Knowledge of PPE products and adherence to business management procedures and regulatory requirements

Visionary mindset with clear commercial insight, performance-driven, and results-oriented

Customer-focused, culturally adaptable, and able to communicate effectively across all levels

Analytical thinker with high integrity, self-starter attitude, and ability to work independently

Willingness to travel extensively across EMEA and participate in international mobility

Desirable:

Proficiency in additional European languages

Salary: £75,000 to £95,000

Benefits: Bonus, Flexible/hybrid work schedule, CPD opportunities
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Reference: 225208309

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