Industrial Sales

Senior Sales Engineer – Aerospace & Aviation Systems

Senior Sales Engineer – Aerospace / Aviation

πŸ“ Location: Indianapolis, Indiana (Onsite)
✈️ Travel: 30–40% (North America + occasional international)
πŸ’Ό Employment Type: Full-Time
πŸ“ˆ Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
πŸŽ“ Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or related)
🏭 Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense

πŸ’° Compensation

  • Competitive base salary

  • Full benefits package

  • Relocation support available for the right candidate

πŸš€ Overview

A leading engineering and test systems organization is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to drive growth within the aviation and defense sector.

This role combines technical expertise and commercial ownership, managing key OEM relationships while developing new business opportunities across North America.

πŸ”§ Key Responsibilities

Customer & Account Management

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for key customers

  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with OEMs and end-users

  • Understand customer needs and position tailored technical solutions

Business Development

  • Identify and develop new customers and opportunities

  • Build and manage a robust sales pipeline

  • Represent the business at:

    • Trade fairs

    • Industry events

    • Technical forums

Sales Strategy & Execution

  • Execute sales strategies to grow:

    • Revenue

    • Market share

    • Margins

  • Influence customers early in the buying cycle to position solutions as preferred

Technical & Commercial Support

  • Lead and coordinate the quotation and proposal process

  • Develop cost estimates considering:

    • Technical requirements

    • Commercial factors

    • Legal considerations

  • Support contract negotiations and order execution

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as the bridge between:

    • Customers

    • Engineering

    • Product teams

  • Collaborate with global teams to develop solutions and concepts

  • Ensure smooth handover to project delivery teams

βœ… Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Mechanical Engineering

    • Electrical Engineering

    • Mechatronics

    • Or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 6+ years of technical sales experience

  • Proven experience managing large OEM accounts and developing new business

  • Must have experience in defense and/or aerospace industry

  • Strong ability to:

    • Understand complex technical systems

    • Translate customer needs into solutions

  • Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills

⭐ Alternative Background (Also Considered)

  • 4+ years of hands-on engineering or testing experience

  • Strong preference for candidates with aviation or helicopter-related technical experience

🧠 Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of aviation component testing

  • Experience with:

    • System development

    • Simulation

    • Controls or testing systems

  • Experience selling capital equipment / high-value systems

  • Familiarity with:

    • Export control (ITAR, EAR)

    • Government contracts (FAR, DFARS)

  • German language skills (nice to have)

🎯 Ideal Candidate

  • Strong technical sales professional with aerospace/defense exposure

  • Comfortable owning full sales lifecycle from pipeline to close

  • Able to engage both engineering and executive stakeholders

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work independently

  • Passion for aviation and complex engineered systems

πŸ“Š Key Success Factors

  • Ability to grow and manage strategic OEM relationships

  • Strong commercial acumen with technical depth

  • Proven success in long-cycle, high-value sales environments

  • Willingness to travel and build customer presence

πŸ“ Interview Process

  • Recruiter screening

  • Technical and commercial interviews

  • Final stakeholder discussions

Sales Representative – Building Services & Construction | $60K-$85K | Bridgeport, NJ & PA

Job Title: Sales Representative – Building Services & Construction

Level: Mid-Level

Reports To: Territory Sales Manager

Vacancies: 1

Travel Requirement: Up to 60%

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Location: Flexible within the Bridgeport, NJ area and Pennsylvania

Compensation:

  • Salary Range: $60,000 – $85,000 (USD)

  • Commission: 2.9% of annual target revenue (75% guaranteed in the first year)

  • Signing Bonus: Negotiable

  • Relocation Package: Not available

Must-Have Qualifications:

  • Experience in business development, prospecting, and pipeline growth

  • Knowledge of power generation and temperature control equipment applications

  • Understanding of market opportunities and territory knowledge

  • Proven success in maintaining a minimum annual sales budget of $2 million

  • General understanding of power generators, diesel engines, electrical distribution equipment, energy storage, and load banks

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

  • Experience using Salesforce

  • Technical background or trade school education in power generation and HVAC/temperature control equipment

  • Established book of business or strong client network in the building and construction sector

  • Experience in technical solutions sales

Job Description:

This role involves both remote and face-to-face sales activities, providing flexibility within the Bridgeport, NJ region and Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include:

  • Engaging in sales activities with new and existing customers, leveraging cross-selling, upselling, and repeat sales strategies

  • Identifying and assessing sales opportunities while developing medium to long-term sales plans to build relationships and expand energy solution sales

  • Working towards monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets through proactive sales efforts and strong relationship management

  • Preparing sales proposals, conducting product demonstrations, and managing customer data within the CRM system

  • Expanding and maintaining a network of clients through consistent outreach and tailored solution recommendations

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Work-from-home flexibility

This company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.