Defense Market Manager

Job Summary Experience: Manager Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 per year Job Details This is a strategic business development role focused on growing market share within the defense sector. You will identify target programs, build relationships with OEMs, prime contractors, integrators, and defense manufacturers, and position advanced fluid power systems into long‑cycle military opportunities. The role focuses on sales strategy, relationship development, and pipeline creation rather than compliance infrastructure. Location Remote with 50% travel required. You may be located near a major airport in the United States. Preferred locations: Detroit, MI – Pennsylvania – Indiana. Core Responsibilities Develop and execute defense market growth strategy. Identify new defense OEMs, prime contractors, and integrator opportunities. Build relationships with engineering, procurement, supply chain, and executive stakeholders. Determine how hydraulic, fluid power, motion control, filtration, and cooling products fit within defense programs. Generate new business opportunities and convert pipeline into revenue. Manage strategic accounts directly or transition accounts internally when appropriate. Partner with product teams on customer‑specific opportunities. Maintain pipeline forecasting and CRM activity. Monitor defense market trends and competitive activity. Requirements Experience selling fluid power, hydraulics, motion control, or engineered technical products. Defense market experience strongly preferred. Experience selling into OEMs, prime contractors, integrators, or military‑adjacent manufacturers. Proven ability to open new business relationships. Experience managing long sales cycles. Strong executive presence and technical credibility. Willingness to travel. Benefits Base compensation targeted up to $150k plus a $25k bonus potential. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employer‑paid life insurance and AD&D coverage. Employer‑paid short‑term disability coverage. Paid holidays. Senior‑level role with authority to influence defense sales strategy. #J-18808-Ljbffr LeoForce