Account Executive
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently. Possible if it's SOC 3552
Not disclosed
Salary
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£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (78% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and Acro Aircraft Seating Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 78% match
- Possible 3552 (Business sales executives) · 20% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Location: Hybrid/Remote, office based in Northamptonshire
Acro Aircraft Seating is one of the UK’s leading and fastest growing manufacturers of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world. We are an agile, innovative business at the forefront of disrupting the aerospace market. Through modern methodologies, lean techniques, inspired innovation, and passion to be the best, Acro is positioning itself to be the world’s leading aircraft seating supplier.
Collaboration is one of Acro’s core values, by working together and applying our skills and expertise across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations, we find the solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges and how we deliver our promises today and tomorrow.
About the Role
We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Account Executive to join our Aircraft Seating OEM commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading airlines, aircraft manufacturers, leasing companies, and industry partners, helping deliver innovative seating solutions across commercial aviation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing key customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, supporting bid and proposal activities, and driving revenue growth across a portfolio of airline and aerospace customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with airlines, aircraft OEMs, leasing companies, and industry stakeholders across the Americas region.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the commercial aviation seating market.
- Support the preparation and submission of competitive proposals, quotations, and commercial offers.
- Manage customer accounts throughout the commercial lifecycle, from initial engagement through contract award and programme execution.
- Coordinate closely with programme management & customer support to ensure customer requirements are met.
Your Experience
- Minimum 6 years' experience in aerospace, aviation interiors, aircraft seating, or related OEM environments.
- Proven experience in commercial, account management, or key account manager roles ideally within aviation or aircraft interiors industry.
- Having existing Airline and OEM (Boeing, Airbus, Etc) relationships is essential
- Strong commercial awareness, relationship building and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to build relationships with customers and internal stakeholders at all levels.
- Knowledge of aircraft certification processes and aviation regulations.
- Experience using CRM systems.
- Understanding of airline procurement and aircraft acquisition processes.
- Additional language skills beneficial.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension contributions up to 5%
- Healthcare cashback scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail discounts
- 37.5 hours per week – 1 pm finish on a Friday
- Hybrid working (remote will be considered with requirements to visit the office in Northamptonshire when required)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join us! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.
Acro Aircraft Seating is an equal opportunities employer.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Acro Aircraft Seating Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.