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Regional Sales Manager, Aviation GSE

  • Tampa, Florida
  • Permanent
  • Sep 23, 2026
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Regional Sales Manager, Aviation GSE, Succession to Sales Director

$140,000 - $180,000 + Commission (OTE $155,000 - $200,000) + Succession to Sales Director + Lead a Team of 5 + Relocation + Full Medical + Dental + Vision + 401K + PTO

Tampa Bay, FL (Commutable from: Bradenton, Sarasota, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Lakewood Ranch). Relocation provided.

Are you a GSE Sales Manager ready to step up and lead your own national team, with a genuine succession path to Sales Director?

On offer is the chance to take charge of a US sales team, put your own stamp on how it sells, and step into the Sales Director seat as part of a genuine succession plan, with Global Sales Director the next step after that.

This company is a globally recognized aviation ground support equipment manufacturer, backed by a multi billion dollar global group and investing heavily in growth, acquisitions and new product development.

In this role you will lead 5 Area Sales Managers across the US, grow business with major airlines and airports, and shape sales strategy alongside senior leadership. You will be set up to succeed with a structured 90 day onboarding program and full product training, with early finishes and half day Fridays when you are home.

This role would suit a Sales Manager from the GSE industry looking to lead a national team and progress to Sales Director level.

The Role:

  • Lead, coach and grow a team of 5 Area Sales Managers across the US
  • Drive growth with major airlines and airports and shape sales strategy with senior leadership, around 60% travel
  • Succession hire with a clear path to Sales Director and Global Sales Director, 90 day onboarding and full training


The Candidate:

  • Sales leadership experience managing a remote or field sales team
  • Background selling ground support equipment (GSE) into airlines, airports or ground handlers
  • Happy to relocate to the Tampa Bay area and travel around 60%

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now", or contact Ed Chandler at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Reference Number: 279955

KEYWORDS: Regional Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Sales Director,
Director of Sales, Head of Sales, Area Sales Manager, Sales Manager, VP Sales, Business Development Manager, Business Development Director, Key Account Manager, Sales Leader, GSE, Ground Support Equipment, Aviation, Aerospace, Airport Equipment, Airline, Airport, Ground Power Unit, GPU, Preconditioned Air, PCA, PC Air, 400Hz, Jet Bridge, Passenger Boarding Bridge, Tugs, Tow Tractors, Capital Equipment, Industrial Equipment, OEM, B2B Sales, Team Leadership, Sales Strategy, Succession, Progression to Director, Relocation, Tampa, Tampa Bay, Bradenton, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Lakewood Ranch, Clearwater, Florida, FL

Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH279955_1790184188
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Tampa, Florida

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US$140,000 - US$180,000 per annum

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Permanent

Job Type

Engineering

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BBBH279955_1790184188

Reference Number

23 Sep 2026

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