Sales Engineer / Account Manager

Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

401(k) Plan

PTO

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Stock purchase options

Résumé du poste

Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Sales Engineer / Account Manager to lead sales, business development, and strategic customer partnerships across the Southeast Territory, including Georgia and Florida. The role reports to the Market Manager and offers total compensation of $100,000 - $125,000 plus sales incentives.

Based in Atlanta, GA or Florida, you will manage several of Hutchinson's strategic defense and commercial OEM accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or 3–5+ years of relevant technical sales experience.
• Experience in defense markets is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ITAR and CMMC compliance.
• Strong ability to understand complex technical requirements and develop customer solutions.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across Southeast territory.

Responsabilités

• Drive Sales & Business Development: develop and execute short- and long-term sales strategies to grow revenue and market share.
• Build Strategic Customer Relationships: manage key defense and commercial OEM accounts in the Southeast.
• Represent the Voice of the Customer: communicate customer needs to internal teams.
• Lead Pricing & Negotiations: develop pricing strategies with leadership.
• Coordinate Customer Projects: lead cross-functional teams from concept to execution.
• Manage RFQs & Contract Reviews: ensure requirements and profitability are addressed.

Connaissances

Technical sales

Account management

Business development

Defense markets

Communication & negotiation

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Description du poste

Position Title: Sales Engineer / Account Manager

Position Location: Based in Atlanta, GA or Florida; covering the Southeast Territory

Reports To: Market Manager

Total Expected Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000 + Sales Incentive

(Compensation depends on skills, knowledge, education, and experience)

About you:

We are seeking a Sales Engineer / Account Manager to lead sales, business development, and strategic customer partnerships across our Southeast Territory, including Georgia, and Florida. In this high-impact role, you'll manage several of Hutchinson's most strategic defense and commercial OEM accounts. You will play a key role in expanding market presence, uncovering new opportunities, and driving profitable growth by aligning customer needs with innovative engineering solutions. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, marketing, operations, Market Managers, and leadership to shape sales strategy, strengthen customer partnerships, and guide new opportunities from early concept through full execution.

A day in the life:

• Drive Sales & Business Development: Develop and execute short- and long-term sales strategies to grow revenue, expand market share, and identify new business opportunities.
• Build Strategic Customer Relationships: Establish and strengthen partnerships with key defense and commercial OEM customers throughout the territory.
• Represent the Voice of the Customer: Communicate customer needs and priorities internally to ensure alignment across engineering, quality, operations, and business teams.
• Develop Market Strategies: Conduct market research, assess competitive trends, and identify opportunities to expand Hutchinson's presence, including supporting North America initiatives within the Southeast Territory.
• Lead Pricing & Negotiations: Partner with Market Managers and business leadership to develop competitive pricing, negotiation strategies, and profitable customer solutions.
• Coordinate Customer Projects: Serve as a project lead, coordinating cross-functional teams to move customer programs from initial concept through development and execution.
• Manage RFQs & Contract Reviews: Lead coordination of customer requests for quotation (RFQs) and contract reviews, ensuring customer requirements, profitability, and compliance are addressed.
• Monitor Performance: Provide timely, accurate reporting on sales and order growth, customer engagement, delivery performance, and other key business metrics.
• Support Customer Engagement: Coordinate customer visits, plant tours, technical discussions, and product development initiatives.
• Promote Safety & Integrity: Champion a safety-first culture and uphold company standards for safety, quality, ethics, and compliance.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field, or 3-5+ years of relevant technical sales experience. Experience in defense markets is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in technical sales, account management, or business development involving engineered products or solutions for OEM, defense, or industrial customers.
• Working knowledge of applicable quality management systems and standards, such as ISO 9001, AS9100, and IATF 16949, as relevant to the business.
• Familiarity with defense industry compliance requirements, including ITAR and CMMC.
• Strong business and analytical skills, with the ability to understand complex technical requirements and develop effective customer solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with strong organizational, prioritization, and project coordination abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% throughout the territory and to company offices and facilities as needed.
• U.S. citizenship required due to ITAR and NOFORN compliance requirements.

Benefits of joining our team:

• Health Insurance - multiple plan options
• Dental Insurance
• HSA & FSA options
• Vision Care
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Parental and Family Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Multiple shifts and flexible schedules
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee discount & recognition programs
• Credit Union access
• Opportunity to purchase company stock & receive free shares
• Benefits effective date of hire

Why join Hutchinson?

• Make an Impact: Support innovative, mission-critical applications across defense and commercial markets.
• Build Key Relationships: Work directly with leading OEM customers and strategic industry partners.
• Solve Engineering Challenges: Help deliver advanced solutions for shock, noise, and vibration control.
• Grow Your Career: Take on a visible role with meaningful responsibility and opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Join a team that values technical expertise, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to grow with our organization.