Sales Manager

Jobot; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Stable schedule

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Onsite role

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Sales/Business Development professional for its South Windsor, CT operations. The role focuses on building new business in targeted markets, aligning closely with engineering, operations, and customer service to deliver value to aerospace and industrial customers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sales or BD within manufacturing, with a strong technical grounding to discuss drawings and DoD bids. Onsite schedule supported by a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales or business development experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience selling to aerospace/industrial customers preferred.
• Strong technical background enabling technical discussions with engineering teams.

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 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 budget and represent the company at events.

Skills

Sales experience

Manufacturing background

Technical aptitude

Engineering drawings

DoD bid knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Visual ERP system

Smart Views reporting

Job description

Job details

Job host: Kelly Breen

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us

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

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

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

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