Sr. Manager, Sales and Business Development (ATSO)

Job Description

Job Description

Why Join Astronics Test Systems?

At Astronics Test Systems, you'll work alongside industry experts developing innovative automated test solutions that improve the safety, reliability, and performance of transportation systems around the world. This position offers the opportunity to influence major rail modernization programs while helping customers solve complex testing challenges through advanced engineering solutions.

Position Summary

Astronics Test Systems is seeking a results-driven Sales Manager to lead business development and sales growth within the global mass transit market. This role is responsible for driving revenue through the sale of custom automated test equipment (ATE) test solutions, also referred to as Bench Test Equipment (BTE), and lifecycle support services to rail vehicle OEMs, transit authorities, system integrators, and maintenance organizations.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical aptitude with consultative selling skills, enabling them to develop long-term customer relationships and position Astronics as a trusted partner for mission-critical test solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve annual bookings and revenue objectives within the mass transit market.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities with rail OEMs, transit agencies, maintenance providers, and system integrators.
• Manage the complete sales lifecycle, including prospecting, customer engagement, solution development, proposal generation, contract negotiation, and order closure.
• Collaborate with engineering, program management, and product teams to develop customized BTE and automated test solutions that address customer operational and technical requirements.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key customer stakeholders, including engineering, maintenance, procurement, and operations leadership.
• Develop account growth strategies for existing customers while expanding Astronics' presence with new accounts.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies within the rail and mass transit markets.
• Represent Astronics at industry conferences, trade shows, customer demonstrations, and technical presentations.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and forecast using CRM tools and provide regular updates to executive leadership.
• Support contract negotiations while ensuring proposals meet customer requirements and company profitability objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure successful customer engagement from initial opportunity through project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience selling complex engineered systems, automated test equipment, electronic test solutions, or capital equipment.
• Experience selling into one or more of the following markets:
  • Mass Transit
  • Rail Transportation
  • Aerospace
  • Defense
  • Industrial Automation
• Demonstrated success managing long sales cycles and multi-million-dollar opportunities.
• Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and executive-level decision makers.
• Willingness to travel approximately 40–60%, including domestic and occasional international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE), electronic test systems, or diagnostic equipment.
• Familiarity with rail vehicle systems including propulsion, braking, communications, signaling, or onboard electronics.
• Experience responding to RFPs and managing complex government or public transportation procurements.
• Knowledge of lifecycle support, depot maintenance, and reliability-centered maintenance concepts.
• Experience using Salesforce or comparable CRM platforms.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Business Development
• Technical Solution Selling
• Customer Relationship Management
• Executive Communication
• Contract Negotiation
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Opportunity Pipeline Management
• Forecasting and Sales Analytics
• Customer Intimacy
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Results Orientation

Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Achievement of annual bookings and revenue targets.
• Growth of strategic customer accounts.
• Expansion into new mass transit customers and programs.
• Pipeline quality and forecast accuracy.
• Customer satisfaction and long-term relationship development.
• Contribution to Astronics' market share growth within the global mass transit industry.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the environment is moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:   The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Employment Eligibility Requirements:

• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check
• This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.

Astronics Test Systems offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity
• Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
• Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Growth - Tuition Reimbursement Program

Accommodation Request

Astronics Test Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail ats-ml- View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

EOE Statement - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.