Technical Sales Engineer

Exo Talent Partners; Connecticut; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aerospace and defense recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Sales professional to drive new business growth within engineered product lines. The ideal candidate will have 5–12 years of experience in technical B2B sales, preferably within aerospace and defense or adjacent industries. This on-site role in Southern Connecticut involves approximately 30–40% domestic travel, focusing on business development rather than account maintenance.

Qualifications

• 5–12 years of experience in technical B2B sales.
• Experience in aerospace & defense preferred, adjacent industries considered.
• Experience in compliance-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth in engineered product lines.
• Translate technical capability into commercial opportunity.
• Engage in business development activities, not account maintenance.

Skills

Hunting and winning new business

Selling engineered products

Strong technical aptitude

Job description

EXO Talent Partners has been retained by a well-established aerospace & defense manufacturer in Southern Connecticut to identify a Technical Sales professional to drive new business growth within highly engineered product lines.

This is a true business development role — not account maintenance.

What This Role Requires

• Proven ability to hunt and win new business in complex technical environments
• Experience selling engineered products into OEMs, primes, or defense contractors
• Strong technical aptitude (engineering background helpful, not required)
• Ability to translate technical capability into commercial opportunity

The Right Profile

• 5–12 years of experience in technical B2B sales
• Aerospace & defense background preferred (adjacent industries considered)
• Experience working within structured, compliance-driven environments

This is an on-site position in Southern Connecticut with approximately 30–40% domestic travel.