Senior Aerospace OEM Sales & BD Leader

Triumph Group; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off & holidays

Incentives and performance rewards

Job summary

Triumph Group in West Hartford, CT is seeking a Sr. Sales Manager to drive strategic OEM sales initiatives across commercial and military aerospace sectors.

You will manage key customer relationships, negotiate long-term agreements, and serve as the primary commercial interface between customers and internal teams. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in aerospace OEM sales, proven experience selling aerospace components, and the ability to travel 40–50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Aviation, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of aerospace OEM sales/business development experience.
• Experience selling aerospace accessories, electromechanical products, avionics, or aircraft components.
• Knowledge of commercial and military aerospace procurement.
• Experience negotiating large contracts.
• Ability to travel 40–50%.
• Strong executive communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge on aerospace accessories, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fuel systems, vapor cycle and environmental control systems, actuators, sensors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans for assigned OEM customers.
• Drive revenue growth and secure long-term production and aftermarket business.
• Manage strategic relationships with major aerospace and defense manufacturers across commercial, business, and rotorcraft sectors.
• Develop new relationships with market disruptors in additive manufacturing, drones, powerplants, and data centers.
• Identify new platform opportunities from development through production and sustainment.
• Lead pricing, contract, and long-term agreement negotiations.
• Coordinate with Product Line Directors, Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and Finance.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity; develop forecasts and sales pipelines.
• Represent the company at customer sites and industry events.
• Ensure compliance with customer and export requirements.

Skills

Strategic sales

Executive communication

Relationship management

Negotiation

Market analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Aviation, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Triumph Group in West Hartford, CT is seeking a Sr. Sales Manager to drive strategic OEM sales initiatives across commercial and military aerospace sectors.

You will manage key customer relationships, negotiate long-term agreements, and serve as the primary commercial interface between customers and internal teams. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in aerospace OEM sales, proven experience selling aerospace components, and the ability to travel 40–50%.