Sales Manager

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kelly Breen Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year A bit about us: Founded decades ago and based in South Windsor, Connecticut, we are a precision-focused manufacturing organization supporting highly regulated aerospace and industrial customers. We partner closely with our customers, production, and supply chain teams to deliver reliable, on-time solutions where accuracy, responsiveness, and communication matter. Our environment values accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork, offering employees the opportunity to build deep product knowledge while contributing directly to customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Why join us? Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HSA & FSA 401(k) with Company Match Stable Schedule: Monday–Thursday 7:30am–5:00pm, every other Friday 7:30am–4:00pm Professional Growth: Training, development, and exposure to aerospace manufacturing operations Collaborative Work Environment: Close-knit team supporting production, sales, and customers Onsite Role: Consistent schedule and team presence Job Details Key Responsibilities and Duties • Define and execute a sales plan for business development in target markets, aligned to company strategy • Set sales goals, manage the opportunity pipeline, and improve sales funnel management • Meet or exceed company bookings budget and agreed sales metrics • Identify, develop, and qualify new business opportunities and product line diversification • Initiate and cultivate relationships with current, new, and historical customers • Develop a tradeshow engagement plan with corresponding budget and represent the company at conferences and networking events • Monitor customer needs, competitor activity, procurement trends, and market developments to inform decision-making • Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and Customer Service to align customer requirements with company capabilities • Manage and develop direct reports, including annual performance evaluations, goal setting, and conflict resolution • Build product line and company knowledge, and gain proficiency in sales and customer service processes • Gain proficiency with the Visual ERP system, including Smart Views reporting • Lead process improvement initiatives across sales and customer service • Travel regularly as required by business needs • Work safely and cooperatively across office and production floor environments Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field • Minimum 5 years of sales or business development experience • Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment • Military and commercial sales experience, both domestic and global • Strong technical background with ability to read engineering drawings and engage in technical discussions • Working knowledge of the DoD bid and proposal (B&P) process Onsite in South Windsor, CT; standard schedule Monday–Thursday 7:30AM–5:00PM and every other Friday 7:30AM–4:00PM Interested in hearing more? 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