Sales Business Development Manager - Aerospace & Defense

AMETEK; Kamen; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based incentive plan

Career growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

AMETEK is seeking a dynamic Sales Business Development Manager (Aerospace & Defense) to lead our Compliance Test Solutions in Europe. This role emphasizes hunting new business opportunities and maintaining relationships with key clients.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 3-5 years of relevant experience. A competitive compensation package along with opportunities for career growth awaits the selected candidate.

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of experience in technical sales, preferably to Aerospace and Defense customers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large strategic accounts and grow new business.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within Europe and Germany.

Aufgaben

• Drive sales growth for CTS product lines across Europe.
• Cultivate relationships with Aerospace & Defense OEMs, contractors, and key accounts.
• Manage a robust sales pipeline using Salesforce.com.

Kenntnisse

Technical sales of instrumentation and electronics

Communication skills

Salesforce.com proficiency

Account management

Negotiation skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related scientific field

Tools

Salesforce.com

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Business Development Manager (Aerospace & Defense) to lead and grow our CTS (Compliance Test Solutions) Europe for Aerospace and Defense market segment. This is a high-impact, field-facing role with a strong emphasis on hunting new business opportunities within the Aerospace and Defense sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a technical background in instrumentation and electronics, combined with sales experience managing large accounts. Your role will involve regular customer visits, strategic account development, and accurate opportunity tracking via Salesforce.com.

Responsibilities

• Drive Sales Growth for CTS product lines across Europe with key accounts as well as developing go-to-market variable channels for qualifying and closing new opportunities.
• Cultivate a hunter sales mindset: proactively identify and engage Aerospace & Defense OEMs, government labs, contractors, and key accounts.
• Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline using Salesforce.com CRM, ensuring opportunity tracking, forecasting accuracy, and reporting discipline.
• Conduct regular customer visits and technical presentations to understand application needs and position our solutions effectively.
• Lead technical sales engagements in collaboration with application engineers and product managers.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers, including engineers, program managers, and procurement professionals.
• Write proposals as needed with full understanding of Aerospace and Defense EMC Testing standards as applicable.
• Report 30/60/90-day sales forecasts, deal/status/outlook and win/loss using Sales Funnel Process at Salesforce.com format, reference the buying process, market/competitive information, KPI dashboard, weekly report, and trip report.
• Manage CRM database for tasks as sales funnel management and regular communication with customer/prospect base.
• Attend industry exhibitions and sales meetings.
• Control expenses per management guidelines.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, export regulations, and business ethics codes.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and technical seminars.
• Deliver quarterly business reviews and funnel performance reports with actionable growth strategies.
• Partner with internal teams on pricing, proposals, and contract negotiations to secure profitable business wins.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related scientific field.
• 3-5 years of experience in technical sales of instrumentation and electronics, preferably to Aerospace and Defense customers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large strategic accounts and grow new business.
• Proficient in using CRM tools (preferably Salesforce.com) to manage pipeline, forecast, and track customer interactions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the Europe & Germany.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to lead a high-growth territory with direct access to cutting-edge technology and innovation in EMC testing.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary + performance-based incentive plan.
• Career growth within a global organization known for its engineering excellence and customer-first culture.

Compensation

Currency: EUR

Salary Minimum: 75,000

Salary Maximum: 95,000

Incentive: Yes

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.