Aerospace Bearings & Engineered Components

Aerospace Bearings & Engineered Components

This range is provided by Cornerstone Management Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus, Commission, and Stock options

Executive Recruiter | Connecting Plastics & Polymers Manufacturers with Top Engineering & Leadership Talent Nationwide

We are seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to lead account growth and new business development across a key Southcentral U.S. territory supporting aerospace, defense, rotorcraft, space, and industrial OEM customers.

This is a high‑visibility, autonomous, field‑based role focused on expanding existing customer relationships while identifying new platform and program opportunities. The ideal candidate brings deep experience selling engineered mechanical components into aerospace and military aviation markets, with the ability to engage both technical and executive‑level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a defined sales territory supporting aerospace OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, MROs, and defense contractors
• Drive new revenue through existing accounts while selectively developing new customer relationships
• Identify and develop opportunities involving:
  Metal‑polymer bearings, Spherical bearings, Plain bearings, Rod ends, Bushings
• Support applications across:
  Fixed‑wing aircraft, Rotorcraft / helicopters, Military aviation, Space and launch systems, Aerospace actuation and landing systems
• Conduct in‑person and virtual technical sales presentations, capability briefings, and commercial reviews
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, applications, inside sales, and manufacturing
• Navigate long sales cycles tied to new platforms, qualification programs, and production ramps
• Manage territory strategy, account plans, pipeline development, and forecasting using CRM tools (Salesforce or equivalent)
• Serve as the primary customer interface for commercial, technical, and program‑level engagement
• Prepare and submit regular activity, pipeline, and opportunity reports
• Travel extensively to customer sites and industry meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years experience in technical business development, field sales engineering, account management supporting aerospace or defense customers
• Proven experience selling bearings, motion‑control components, precision mechanical products, or engineered systems

Required Skills

• Strong sales and negotiation skills
• Ability to engage with technical and executive‑level stakeholders
• Experience with CRM tools
• Experience in aerospace or defense industries
• Technical knowledge of engineered mechanical components

Pay range and compensation package

• Six‑Figure base salary + incentives.
• Monthly car allowance (~$1,000/month).
• Home office stipend (internet, equipment, remote work support).
• Unlimited PTO program.
• Paid company shutdown holidays.
• Outstanding Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Long‑term growth opportunity within a stable, high‑performance aerospace business.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales, Business Development, and Consulting

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Engineering Services

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k).

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