Aerospace OEM Sales Leader – Growth & Strategy

TRIUMPH Mexicali; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) match

Disability and life insurance

Incentives and rewards

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Triumph is seeking a Sales Manager in West Hartford, CT to grow OEM business with major commercial and military airframers, engine manufacturers, and Tier 1 suppliers. You will manage key customer relationships, negotiate long-term agreements, and serve as the primary commercial interface between customers and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive aerospace OEM sales experience and established relationships with major manufacturers and new market disruptors, including UAV and AAM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Aviation, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of aerospace OEM sales/business development experience.
• Experience selling aerospace accessories, electromechanical products, avionics, or aircraft components.
• Knowledge of commercial and military aerospace procurement.
• Experience negotiating large contracts.
• Strong executive communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel 40–50%.
• Knowledge of aerospace accessories, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fuel systems, vapor cycle and environmental control systems, actuators, sensors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans for assigned OEM customers.
• Drive revenue growth and secure long-term production and aftermarket business.
• Manage strategic relationships with major aerospace and defense manufacturers across commercial, business, and rotorcraft sectors.
• Develop relationships with market disruptors in additive manufacturing, drones, powerplants, and data centers.
• Identify new platform opportunities from aircraft development through production and Sustainment.
• Lead pricing, contract, and long-term agreement negotiations.
• Coordinate with Product Line Directors, Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Quality.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity.
• Develop forecasts and sales pipeline reports.
• Represent the company at customer sites and industry events.
• Ensure compliance with customer and export requirements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Sales & business acumen

Executive communication

Negotiation & contracts

Relationship management

Market data interpretation

Leadership & decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Triumph is seeking a Sales Manager in West Hartford, CT to grow OEM business with major commercial and military airframers, engine manufacturers, and Tier 1 suppliers. You will manage key customer relationships, negotiate long-term agreements, and serve as the primary commercial interface between customers and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive aerospace OEM sales experience and established relationships with major manufacturers and new market disruptors, including UAV and AAM.