SHD Composite Materials · 21 hours ago
Central Region Sales Manager
SHD Composite Materials is a company focused on providing composite materials solutions. They are seeking a Central Region Sales Manager to lead customer engagement efforts in the motorsport, automotive, and aerospace sectors, while driving sales strategies and market expansion.
Responsibilities
Expected to travel to customer locations >50%
Developing Tactical commercial plans, in conjunction with leadership
Sales Growth through professional communication with existing and potential customers
Manage and interpret customers’ requirements – speaking with customers to understand, anticipate and meet their needs
Follow up and close out on new leads in a timely manner
Opportunities to develop with customers a sustainable growth mindset
Communication with SHD wider team dealing with problem solving and adaptability
Implementation and reporting of customers concerns and suggestions, being part of a team to action, alleviate and prevent re-occurrence
Working in accordance with Company Quality and Health & Safety procedures at all times
Prepare and deliver presentations to customers and the team
Attend Trade Shows, conferences and other marketing events as and when required
Maintain awareness of pertinent customer’s information, forecasts, payment performance and communicate any information that may affect company decisions to the appropriate personal
Research of market data and requirements
Keep up to date with typical industry market pricing
Monthly reporting of activity, sales, quotes and leads
To be willing to undertake and other duties from time to time as can be reasonable requested by the company
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles within the composite or advanced materials industry
Strong understanding of carbon fiber composites, prepregs, and adhesives
Bachelor's degree in business or a technical field (engineering or material science)
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts
Expected to travel to customer locations >50%
Developing Tactical commercial plans, in conjunction with leadership
Sales Growth through professional communication with existing and potential customers
Manage and interpret customers' requirements – speaking with customers to understand, anticipate and meet their needs
Follow up and close out on new leads in a timely manner
Opportunities to develop with customers a sustainable growth mindset
Communication with SHD wider team dealing with problem solving and adaptability
Implementation and reporting of customers concerns and suggestions, being part of a team to action, alleviate and prevent re-occurrence
Working in accordance with Company Quality and Health & Safety procedures at all times
Prepare and deliver presentations to customers and the team
Attend Trade Shows, conferences and other marketing events as and when required
Maintain awareness of pertinent customer's information, forecasts, payment performance and communicate any information that may affect company decisions to the appropriate personal
Research of market data and requirements
Keep up to date with typical industry market pricing
Monthly reporting of activity, sales, quotes and leads
To be willing to undertake and other duties from time to time as can be reasonable requested by the company
Preferred
Established network of industry contacts
Experience working in a startup or early-stage environment
Experience with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Airtable, Hubspot)
Communication and interpersonal skills
Motivation for sales and customer satisfaction
Sales planning
Territory management
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure
Attention to detail
Flexibility and adaptability changing workloads
Knowledge of price calculations
Company
SHD Composite Materials
SHD Composite Materials is a UK-based group with sites in the UK, Slovenia and the USA.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-12-02Acquired
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