Aerospace Sales Leader: Growth & Team Empowerment

Area51 ESG, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Area51 Electronics seeks a Sales Manager who embodies Extreme Ownership, driving sustainable revenue growth by strengthening customer relationships and leading a focused Account Management team for a key Aerospace & Defense client.

The role requires five-plus years in B2B sales leadership, strong English communication, and hands-on experience with QMS-driven processes. Onsite, Monday–Friday schedule in Irvine, CA, with accountability for results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Minimum five years in a B2B Sales management or leadership role.
• Minimum three years of Aerospace & Defense experience; knowledge of quality requirements, DFARs, and FARs.
• Professional English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and monitor a customer growth plan that aligns with company goals.
• Lead a group of Account Managers dedicated to a single Aerospace & Defense customer.
• Oversee RFQ reviews, PO coordination, and contract reviews with the team.
• Establish metrics to assess performance and drive process improvements.
• Maintain trusted relationships with customer stakeholders and drive revenue growth.
• Ensure the team consistently meets or exceeds sales targets.

Skills

Sales leadership

B2B sales

Customer relationship management

Strategic planning

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Area51 Electronics seeks a Sales Manager who embodies Extreme Ownership, driving sustainable revenue growth by strengthening customer relationships and leading a focused Account Management team for a key Aerospace & Defense client.

The role requires five-plus years in B2B sales leadership, strong English communication, and hands-on experience with QMS-driven processes. Onsite, Monday–Friday schedule in Irvine, CA, with accountability for results.