Sales Manager - Aerospace
Sales Manager - Aerospace Logistics (Freight Forwarding)
📍 Location: Toulouse, France
💼 Company: Mid-sized, growing international freight forwarder
The Opportunity
An established yet fast-growing international freight forwarder is seeking a Sales Manager specialising in Aerospace Logistics to join their team in Toulouse. With strong momentum across Europe and a clear focus on industry verticals, the business is investing heavily in its aerospace offering, making this a high-impact, growth-driven role.
Toulouse, as a key aerospace hub, offers a unique platform to develop strategic partnerships with major OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and specialist manufacturers.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive new business development within the aerospace logistics sector (OEMs, Tier 1 & Tier 2 suppliers)
- Build and execute a targeted sales strategy focused on aerospace customers in the region
- Manage the full commercial cycle: lead generation, solution design, pricing, negotiation, and closing
- Develop tailored solutions across air freight (time-critical/AOG), ocean, and multimodal transport
- Grow and maintain key aerospace accounts, ensuring high service levels and long-term partnerships
- Collaborate closely with operations to deliver time-sensitive and complex logistics solutions
- Maintain strong pipeline visibility and deliver consistent revenue growth
Profile Requirements
- Proven experience in freight forwarding sales, with a clear focus on aerospace logistics
- Strong understanding of AOG, time-critical shipments, and high-value cargo handling
- Existing network within the Toulouse aerospace cluster is highly advantageous
- Demonstrated success in new business development ("hunter" profile)
- Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate complex supply chains
- Fluent in French and English
- Entrepreneurial, driven, and comfortable in a scaling, agile environment
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary with uncapped bonus potential
- Opportunity to join a growing, mid-sized forwarder with strong ambitions in vertical markets
- High level of autonomy to build and shape the aerospace segment in France
- Clear progression opportunities as the business expands
- Collaborative, dynamic, and international working environment
Why Join?
This is a rare opportunity to join a forwarder that combines the agility of a mid-sized business with the global reach of an international network. With aerospace identified as a strategic growth pillar, you'll have the platform, investment, and support to make a tangible impact in one of Europe's most important logistics markets.
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