Aerospace & Defense Hunter Sales Engineer

Ashton North LLC; Grove City (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC is seeking a hunter-minded Sales Account Manager/Sales Engineer to drive new business growth in the Aerospace & Defense manufacturing space. You will open doors, translate customer applications into manufacturable solutions, and evolve into long-term account ownership and relationship management.

This nationwide role requires strong prospecting, technical aptitude, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hunter-style B2B sales within industrial or manufacturing environments; OEM sales experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong technical aptitude to understand custom-manufactured solutions.
• Experience using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and custom fabrication.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and independent in a nationwide territory.
• Valid driver's license.
• Forklift / Powered Industrial Truck certification is a plus (training available if needed).

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and close new customers through outbound prospecting and lead generation
• Build a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities within industrial and manufacturing markets
• Assess customer applications and technical requirements to recommend custom enclosure solutions
• Gather and qualify customer information to support accurate quoting and project execution
• Consistently meet or exceed sales KPIs and revenue targets
• Develop long-term relationships with customers as accounts mature
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial outreach through close and ongoing support
• Collaborate with internal engineering, production, and operations teams to ensure customer expectations are clearly communicated and met
• Maintain accurate CRM records, documentation, and forecasting
• Represent the company professionally at customer sites, meetings, and industry interactions

Skills

Hunter-style B2B sales

Blueprints / technical drawings

Technical aptitude

Communication & negotiation

Independent work nationwide

Valid driver's license

Forklift certification

Tools

Calipers / micrometers

Job description

Ashton North LLC is seeking a hunter-minded Sales Account Manager/Sales Engineer to drive new business growth in the Aerospace & Defense manufacturing space. You will open doors, translate customer applications into manufacturable solutions, and evolve into long-term account ownership and relationship management.

This nationwide role requires strong prospecting, technical aptitude, and the ability to read blueprints.