Head of Sales - Aerospace - Central Jersey

Do you have experience with aerospace power industry?

Are you seeking a leadership sales role in the central NJ area?

Client Details

Our client, a leading organization in the Aerospace Power sector, is seeking a highly experienced Sales Leader to drive business growth across multiple market segments. This is a strategic, high-impact role that requires strong leadership, business acumen, and customer relationship management skills.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead sales activities across multiple business units, including strategic business development, customer engagement, and revenue growth.
• Develop and implement market strategies to expand existing product sales and introduce new, profitable business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, overseeing contract negotiations and direct sales efforts.
• Identify and develop new application opportunities in collaboration with customer technical and procurement teams.
• Oversee a team of business unit leaders, providing strategic direction on program development, sales forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Play a key role in pricing strategies, proposal development, and business case preparation for new growth initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze competitive activities, industry trends, and customer needs to ensure market leadership.
• Drive aftermarket strategy optimization, leveraging both OEM and distribution channels for sustainable growth.
• Represent the company in key customer meetings, presentations, and industry events.
• Lead and manage the company's representative and distribution network.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 15+ years of direct industry experience, preferably in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• 7+ years of leadership experience, managing teams and driving business growth.
• Strong business acumen, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking.
• Proven track record in developing sales channels, driving revenue, and expanding market share.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel as needed, both domestically and internationally.

Job Offer

Benefits:

• $200-250k base
• 40% bonus
• LTI in stock options
• Ability to work in a hybrid setting
• Upward mobility

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.