Sales Manager

Jobot; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

HSA & FSA

401(k) with company match

Onsite role

Job summary

Jobot in South Windsor, CT, is seeking a seasoned sales/business development leader to drive growth with aerospace and industrial customers. You will own the sales plan, manage the pipeline, and partner with engineering, operations, and finance to align capabilities with customer needs.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing sales, a technical reading background, and DoD bid/ proposal familiarity. Onsite schedule and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of sales or business development experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Military and commercial sales experience, both domestic and global.
• Strong technical background with ability to read engineering drawings and engage in technical discussions.
• Working knowledge of the DoD bid and proposal (B&P) process.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a sales plan for business development in target markets, aligned to company strategy.
• Set sales goals, manage the opportunity pipeline, and improve sales funnel management.
• Meet or exceed company bookings budget and agreed sales metrics.
• Identify, develop, and qualify new business opportunities and product line diversification.
• Initiate and cultivate relationships with current, new, and historical customers.
• Develop a tradeshow engagement plan with corresponding budget and represent the company at conferences and networking events.
• Monitor customer needs, competitor activity, procurement trends, and market developments to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and Customer Service to align customer requirements with company capabilities.
• Travel regularly as required by business needs.

Skills

Sales strategy

B2B sales

Account management

Relationship building

Technical reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Visual ERP

Job description

Job Details

Hosted by: Kelly Breen

Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 per year

Founded decades ago and based in South Windsor, Connecticut, we are a precision-focused manufacturing organization supporting highly regulated aerospace and industrial customers.

We partner closely with our customers, production, and supply chain teams to deliver reliable, on-time solutions where accuracy, responsiveness, and communication matter. Our environment values accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork, offering employees the opportunity to build deep product knowledge while contributing directly to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HSA & FSA
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Stable Schedule: Monday–Thursday 7:30am–5:00pm, every other Friday 7:30am–4:00pm
• Professional Growth: Training, development, and exposure to aerospace manufacturing operations
• Collaborative Work Environment: Close-knit team supporting production, sales, and customers
• Onsite Role: Consistent schedule and team presence

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Define and execute a sales plan for business development in target markets, aligned to company strategy
• Set sales goals, manage the opportunity pipeline, and improve sales funnel management
• Meet or exceed company bookings budget and agreed sales metrics
• Identify, develop, and qualify new business opportunities and product line diversification
• Initiate and cultivate relationships with current, new, and historical customers
• Develop a tradeshow engagement plan with corresponding budget and represent the company at conferences and networking events
• Monitor customer needs, competitor activity, procurement trends, and market developments to inform decision-making
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and Customer Service to align customer requirements with company capabilities
• Manage and develop direct reports, including annual performance evaluations, goal setting, and conflict resolution
• Build product line and company knowledge, and gain proficiency in sales and customer service processes
• Gain proficiency with the Visual ERP system, including Smart Views reporting
• Lead process improvement initiatives across sales and customer service
• Travel regularly as required by business needs
• Work safely and cooperatively across office and production floor environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
• Minimum 5 years of sales or business development experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Military and commercial sales experience, both domestic and global
• Strong technical background with ability to read engineering drawings and engage in technical discussions
• Working knowledge of the DoD bid and proposal (B&P) process

Onsite in South Windsor, CT; standard schedule Monday–Thursday 7:30AM–5:00PM and every other Friday 7:30AM–4:00PM

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