Sales Director

Research Group

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Avon, OH, us on site Until 9/9/2026 8+ years exp First posted July 11, 2026 Last posted July 11, 2026
Job description

Responsibilities

 

  • Own revenue, margin, and profitability for assigned segments, customers, and programs.
  • Develop and execute annual business plans, forecasts, and pipeline strategies.
  • Track performance and implement corrective actions to meet financial targets.
  • Lead new business development and capture activities from opportunity identification through contract award.
  • Provide accurate forecasts, account reviews, and strategic updates to senior leadership
  • Analyze markets, competitors, and customer needs to define growth priorities.
  • Develop go-to-market strategies for new platforms, upgrades, and lifecycle opportunities.
  • Identify and prioritize strategic pursuits aligned with company capabilities.
  • Structure agreements to support long-term program performance and profitability.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to customers and lead regular business reviews.
  • Advocate customer requirements internally and drive resolution of delivery, quality, and performance issues.
  • Translate market insights into product, technology, and operational planning inputs.

Requirements

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • 8+ years of Sales, New Business Development, and/or Account Management.
  • 2+ years of Leadership or potential ability to manage a team in the future.
  • Aerospace Industry experience…OEM, General Aviation, Business Aviation, and/or Aftermarket. 
  • Strong knowledge of OEM and Tier supplier procurement and program structures.
  • Proven success leading long-cycle capture efforts and complex technical/commercial programs.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Lead sales and strategic growth in aerospace industry, managing complex programs.

Job title

Sales Director

Experience level

8+ years with 2+ years leadership potential

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

aerospace

Location requirements

Must be based in Avon, OH, US, or remote allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

salesbusiness developmentaccount managementprogram structures

Preferred skills

team managementmarket analysisOEM procurementlong-cycle capture

Specializations

new business developmentaccount managementprogramsaerospace
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Avon, OH 44011, USA

On-site City