Sales Manager

• Build and work a target list of aerospace primes Tier 1 suppliers and new-space companies where Swiss machining capabilities fit.
• Activate your existing network of buyers sourcing leads and engineering contacts to open doors quickly.
• Run consistent daily outbound: calls email LinkedIn referrals and follow-up.
• Qualify opportunities bring in RFQs and partner with our quoting and engineering team to submit winning margin-sound quotes.
• Drive opportunities from first contact through first purchase order including supplier onboarding and qualification steps.
• Represent us at trade shows and on-site customer visits.
• Keep the CRM current and produce an honest accurate weekly pipeline and forecast.
• Hand off landed accounts cleanly to Customer Service for ongoing order fulfillment.

• An existing verifiable book of aerospace and defense contacts real relationships with buyers sourcing and supply-chain decision-makers that can produce meetings within weeks not months.
• Proven track record of opening new accounts (not just managing existing ones) in precision machining contract manufacturing or closely related aerospace supply.
• Demonstrated ability to close new business within a 12-month window.
• Comfort with long technical sales cycles RFQ processes and supplier qualification.
• Eligibility to work on ITAR-controlled programs (U.S. person).

• Familiarity with AS9100 ITAR and CMMC requirements as they affect buyer decisions.
• Background selling Swiss-turned or complex CNC components.
• Existing relationships in the new-space sector (launch satellites).

• Base salary: $xxxx per year.
• Commission: 3% of revenue on new accounts and new programs. Uncapped.

Required Experience:

Manager