Sales Manager – Aerospace

Compensation: 140,. / Annually

Our client, an industry leading manufacturer of precision metal and steel components, has an immediate need for an experienced Sales Manager
, to join their winning team in Springfield.

Our candidate of choice will help lead the next phase of the organization’s corporate development. You will drive growth by performing long term business planning, propelling the expansion of the sales funnel, developing and closing on new aerospace and industrial business accounts, and identifying key technologies and business partnerships in support of overall company growth objectives. This opportunity will have you working with the company leadership team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead new business development for a multitude of projects and clients. Develop and maintain new and existing customer relationships and accounts within the aerospace and industrial segments and identify, develop, and close on new business opportunities to promote significant corporate growth.
• Work with key executive stakeholders to set the overall global business and competitive product, technology, and growth strategy for the Company.
• Drive strategies including, private labeling, strategic partnership, vertical integration and/or adjacent product development.
• Generate and contribute to the overall revenue of the organization.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical Engineering) or related fields of study.
• 8+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, and/or Program/Project Management with significant direct sales experience.
• Strong technical acumen, knowledge of fluid control products and material science. Proven results identifying business opportunities and a track record as a deal closer in highly technical sales markets.
• Significant personal motivation, goal orientation, diligence, and attention to detail. Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience networking and building relationships with clients, customers and suppliers within the Aerospace Industry at a minimum.
• Possess a large network within the Aerospace industry at a minimum.
• Knowledge of variety of components, systems, technologies and processes within the Aerospace Industry.
• Ability and willingness to travel 50% or more of the time.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks to achieve established deadlines.

WE

OFFER:

• We offer an excellent benefit package
• Paid Vacation & PTO Time
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement