Sr Sales Director

GE Aerospace; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Sr Sales Director in Grand Rapids, MI to lead sales and business development for avionics in military markets and OEMs. You will guide capture campaigns, shape requirements, and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Some travel is required and US-only remote work may be considered. The role emphasizes building relationships with DoD customers and aircraft OEMs, developing win strategies, and driving growth across platforms like flight management systems and health

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA/engineering master's preferred in related field.
• Minimum 5 years in business development, capture, or DoD-related sales.
• Active U.S. government security clearance preferred or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional campaigns and capture efforts for Avionics programs.
• Develop win strategies, price-to-win, and value propositions for pursuits.
• Manage complex proposals and negotiations with DoD customers and OEMs.
• Maintain CRM for pursuits and monitor budgets and trends.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Influencing

Decision making

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

## Sr Sales DirectorApply: Grand Rapids: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R5039627# ******Job Description Summary******# **Job Description****Role Overview**As a member of the Avionics Business Capture team, the Sr Sales Director will lead sales and business development efforts for GE Aerospace's Avionics business segment with a primary focus on military markets and OEM customers.The dynamic and growing Avionics business provides cutting-edge solutions, including networked computing, data transfer systems, controls and displays, flight management systems, health management, stores management, cockpit and data recorders, and a comprehensive suite of other Avionics capabilities in both commercial and military space.In this role, the Sr Sales Director will identify growth opportunities and lead capture campaigns to win new Original Equipment business across military platforms and adjacent markets. This role will primarily focus on Flight Management Systems, Stores Management, Data Transfer, Recorders, and Vehicle Health Management, but may evolve over time based on business needs. While the role primarily focuses on domestic markets, it may also involve international exposure.This individual contributor role requires a leader capable of shaping requirements early, aligning internal resources with customer needs, and managing complex capture efforts across multiple stakeholders.*The preferred location for this role is at the Grand Rapids, Michigan headquarters, but remote work within the United States may be considered based on candidate qualifications.***Roles and Responsibilities*** Lead cross-functional campaigns and pursuits for Avionics programs across military and adjacent markets.* Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities to drive growth.* Establish the win strategy, price-to-win position, and value proposition for each pursuit.* Create and execute detailed opportunity capture plans, including customer contact plans, competitive positioning, and internal milestones.* Build and maintain influential relationships with DoD customers and aircraft OEMs at all organizational levels.* Shape requirements and acquisition strategies early in the program lifecycle.* Lead cross-functional integrated capture teams including Engineering, Product Line leadership, Programs, Finance, and Strategy.* Lead internal capture reviews and executive briefings.* Drive internal decision making on pursuit priorities and resource allocation.* Manage the development of complex proposal efforts.* Lead or support negotiations to close deals effectively.* Oversee CRM systems to track pursuits and opportunities.* Monitor DoD budgets, platform roadmaps, industry trends, and competitor strategies.* Conduct competitive assessments across avionics suppliers and system integrators.* Provide strategic insights that inform Avionics portfolio strategy and long-range planning.* Assist in developing and executing an overall growth strategy for Avionics products and services.* Travel 25% - 40%**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college* Minimum of 5 years of experience in Business Development, Capture Management, Sales, Account Management, Marketing, Commercial Operations, Program Management, and/or DoD Military experience* This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance.**Preferred Qualifications*** Active U.S. Government security clearance* Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field* Experience with aircraft mission/vehicle avionics and subsystems* Proven success in leading aerospace/defense OEM and DoD pursuits and captures* Experience managing complex proposals and source selection processes* Familiarity with military aircraft systems, operations, and acquisition processes* Strong oral and written communication skills* Exceptional influencing and relationship-building abilities* Sound decision-making and people management skills* Strong customer focus and results-oriented mindset*This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).*# ******Additional Information******GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing. **Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes