Marketing & Sales Rep

• Vertical Lift Sales Lead
  The Boeing Company
  
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  Bristol, Avon
  
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PERMANENT

Updated 09/02/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Vertical Lift Sales Lead

Boeing's International Business Development (IBD) team is seeking a highly motivated Business Development leader, to grow the Boeing Defence Space and Security business within the UK and European. This role will represent our Vertical Lift portfolio, and emerging opportunities within the Land domain; and will work closely with Boeing Defence UK, US, and European IBD teammates and colleagues across the enterprise.

This position will identify, qualify and advance sales opportunities with government and prime-contractor customers across UK as well as Europe, supporting capture teams by bringing in-depth knowledge of customer requirements and processes. The ideal candidate will be a credible external representative of Boeing with excellent stakeholder management skill, a deep depth of understanding of stakeholders' priorities and able to lead cross-functional internal teams to translate customer needs into competitive proposals.

Travel:

Typically, 40-50 within UK and with some travel overseas.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leverage resources and knowledge of Boeing products, services, processes and operations to support customer commitments, gain competitive advantage and foster business growth.
• Create, maintain and advance customer relationships to become a trusted business partner with multiple international customers.
• Represent Boeing at relevant shows, events and conferences across the region.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of customer business, culture, geopolitical environment, requirements and related topics to shape emerging customer requirements.

Interface with customers and internal Boeing resources including Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Boeing Global, Boeing Global Government Operations, Boeing Global Services (BGS), Communication, and Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) to keep all parties apprised of key issues and path to resolution.

Lead, support and coordinate within a large group of sales professionals and subject matter experts who pursue sales and campaign activities through executing strategies and tactics to foster business growth with acceptable margins.

Research, review and analyse publicly available information about competitors products and services and leverage it to improve competitive position and to secure customer and vendor commitments on behalf of The Boeing Company.

Coordinate Boeing's European VL strategies and opportunities by leveraging in-country IBD and U.S. teammates to improve alignment and effectiveness and capitalize on emerging growth opportunities.

Develop industry relationships at the appropriate level, as relevant for local collaborations in support of the BDS International Strategic Partnerships organization.

Support business case analysis, develop and obtain authorization to proceed with campaigns to provide customer solutions.

Assist in preparing proposals by developing themes and discriminators and reviewing the statement of work, cost estimates, executive summary and pricing from the customers perspective.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Proven experience engaging directly with military/government customers with a demonstrated understanding of customers organization, requirements, planning and procurement processes.
• Experience working with UK or international defence customers in shaping and developing requirements.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• 7+ years' experience within the defence industry and/or military service.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Experience working directly with the UK Armed Forces and/or in the UK/ European aerospace industry.

Experience leading aerospace (sales) campaigns.

Demonstrated leadership skills of a seasoned sales or military leader, with the ability to lead the company to wins internationally, drive orders to closure and collaborate across a complex business.

12+ years' experience within the defence industry or military service.

Bachelor's degree or higher.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

Continuous learning

• you'll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
  Success as defined by you
• we'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
  An inclusive culture
• you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
  Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
  23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
  Pension Plan with up to 10 employer contribution
  Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
  

Short Term Sickness:

100 pay for the first 26 weeks

Long Term Sickness:

66.67 of annual salary from 27th week

6x annual salary life insurance

Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development

Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Work Authorization:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 04, 2026

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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