Senior Aerospace Sales & Business Development Manager

TRIUMPH Mexicali; 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

Disability and life insurance

Incentives and performance rewards

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls in West Hartford, CT, is seeking a Sr. Sales Manager to grow OEM business with major commercial and military airframers, engine manufacturers, and Tier 1 suppliers.

You will manage key customer relationships, negotiate long-term agreements, and serve as the primary commercial interface with internal engineering, operations, and leadership. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), 10+ years in aerospace OEM sales, and 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.
• Willingness to travel 40–50%.
• Knowledge of 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 and in the fields of additive manufacturing, drones, powerplants, and data centers.
• Identify new platform opportunities from aircraft development through production and Sustainment.
• Lead pricing, contract, and long-term agreement negotiations.
• Coordinate with Product Line Directors, Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Quality.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity.
• Develop forecasts and sales pipeline reports.
• Represent the company at customer sites and industry events.
• Ensure compliance with customer and export requirements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Sales acumen

Communication

Leadership

Negotiations

Account management

Education

Bachelor's degree + MBA preferred

Job description

Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls in West Hartford, CT, is seeking a Sr. Sales Manager to grow OEM business with major commercial and military airframers, engine manufacturers, and Tier 1 suppliers.

You will manage key customer relationships, negotiate long-term agreements, and serve as the primary commercial interface with internal engineering, operations, and leadership. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), 10+ years in aerospace OEM sales, and travel 40–50%.