Aerospace Tech Sales Manager - Avionics & Growth

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 96,600 - 128,800; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Aerospace Electronics in Minneapolis seeks a Technical Sales Manager to drive growth across North America, owning complex sales cycles and translating customer needs into technical and commercial solutions. This quota‑carrying, hands‑on role emphasizes data‑driven decision making and strong stakeholder engagement.

You will manage a defined portfolio of airline, operator, OEM, and partner accounts, build account plans, lead multi‑stakeholder opportunities from qualification to close, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years aerospace/aviation sales experience.
• Experience selling to airlines, operators, MROs, OEMs, or government aviation organizations.
• Experience with avionics, aircraft systems, connectivity solutions, or aviation software products.
• Established relationships with airline engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Strong technical sales acumen and ability to communicate complex concepts.
• Proven ability to manage and close complex, long‑cycle deals.
• Structured, data‑driven pipeline management.
• Willingness to travel ~50%.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow a defined portfolio of airline, operator, OEM, and partner accounts.
• Build and execute account plans focused on expansion and retention.
• Lead complex, multi‑stakeholder sales opportunities from qualification to close.
• Translate operational challenges into clear technical and commercial solutions.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to shape customer‑driven offerings.
• Maintain an accurate, data‑driven pipeline and forecast in Salesforce.
• Develop pricing strategies, proposals, and support contract negotiations.
• Build credibility with technical, operational, and commercial stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, program, and customer teams.
• Represent Teledyne at industry events and customer‑facing engagements.

Skills

Aerospace sales

Account management

Technical sales

Negotiation skills

Customer relationship

Pricing & quoting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

CRM tools

Job description

Teledyne Aerospace Electronics in Minneapolis seeks a Technical Sales Manager to drive growth across North America, owning complex sales cycles and translating customer needs into technical and commercial solutions. This quota‑carrying, hands‑on role emphasizes data‑driven decision making and strong stakeholder engagement.

You will manage a defined portfolio of airline, operator, OEM, and partner accounts, build account plans, lead multi‑stakeholder opportunities from qualification to close, and