Thomas Holmes
About Thomas Holmes
Thomas Holmes is a Sales & Marketing Manager at Ultra Electronics Group, specializing in technical sales and business development within the aerospace and defense sectors. He has a strong technical background and extensive experience in selling bespoke systems and engineering services to governmental departments and tier 1 companies.
Current Role at Ultra Electronics Group
Thomas Holmes serves as the Sales & Marketing Manager for Precision Control Systems at Ultra Electronics Group. He has held this position since 2013, contributing over 11 years of experience in Cheltenham, UK. In this role, he focuses on selling bespoke high integrity systems and engineering services, primarily targeting governmental departments and tier 1 aerospace and defense companies. His responsibilities include strategic planning and execution of sales initiatives aimed at driving business growth.
Previous Experience in Sales and Business Development
Prior to his current role, Thomas Holmes worked at TRaC Global as a Business Development Manager for four months in 2011. He also served as a Technical Sales Engineer at TRaC Global from 2010 to 2011. His earlier experience includes a position as a Sales Executive at Ultra Electronics Group from 2011 to 2013. These roles have equipped him with extensive expertise in technical sales, business development, and key account management.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Thomas Holmes studied at Solent University, where he achieved a 2:1 degree from 2000 to 2004. He also holds a Beng (Hons) degree from the Institute of Engineering & Technology, which he obtained between 2000 and 2004. Additionally, he completed a Higher National Certificate (HNC) at Salisbury College of Technology from 1994 to 1998. His education is complemented by a MoD Modern Apprenticeship from A&AEE Boscombe, which he completed from 1994 to 1998.
Technical Expertise and Industry Experience
Thomas Holmes possesses a strong technical background combined with commercial acumen. His experience spans various roles in the aerospace and defense sectors, including positions as a Flight Test Instrumentation Technician and Electronics Technician at DERA, and as an EMC Engineer at QinetiQ Ltd from 2000 to 2004. He has extensive experience working with OEMs and Primes, both in the UK and internationally, utilizing his engineering expertise to understand client requirements and build confidence.