VP of Sales (Aerospace Services)

Software Placement Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Hartford, CT seeks a VP of Sales to lead the aerospace services division, driving strategic growth and building key industry relationships.

This high-impact role requires leading a high-performing sales organization, delivering sustained revenue expansion, and representing the company at major industry events. Travel will be needed to engage with clients and partners across a competitive, specialized market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
• 10+ years in aerospace sales/business development with a proven quota track record.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively to meet clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive growth in aerospace services.
• Identify and pursue new business by building relationships with industry leaders.
• Expand network to bolster strategic positioning and open new opportunities.
• Lead sales team to exceed revenue targets.
• Oversee proposals, presentations, and contracts to attract new clients.
• Analyze sales data to provide insights to executive management.
• Represent the company at major industry events and conferences.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sales

Aerospace sales

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing

Job description

Location: Hartford, CT | Schedule: Full-time

Overview

An established aerospace services provider is seeking a VP of Sales to lead its aerospace services division. This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned sales executive who can drive strategic growth, build industry relationships, and guide a high-performing sales organization in a competitive, specialized market.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategic plans to drive growth and expansion in the aerospace services sector
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities by building relationships with key industry leaders
• Expand and maintain a broad network of industry contacts to bolster strategic positioning and open new avenues for business
• Lead the sales team in developing and executing effective sales strategies that significantly exceed revenue targets
• Promote cross-functional teamwork to ensure delivery of exceptional client service
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity to anticipate changes and adjust strategy accordingly
• Oversee development and delivery of persuasive proposals, presentations, and contracts to attract new clients
• Analyze sales performance data to refine strategies and provide executive management with actionable business insights
• Represent the company at major industry events, conferences, and trade shows to strengthen brand visibility and networking opportunities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
• A minimum of 10 years experience in sales and business development, specifically within the aerospace industry
• Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding sales quotas and expanding business operations
• Comprehensive knowledge of the aerospace industry, including key competitors and market dynamics
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building and maintaining strategic relationships
• Proven leadership ability with a track record of motivating and guiding high-performing teams
• Strategic mindset with strong skills in planning, execution, and achieving business goals
• Willingness to travel extensively to meet business needs and engage with clients and industry stakeholders

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree strongly preferred

Why this role

This role offers the opportunity to lead strategic growth for an aerospace services division, build high-value industry relationships, and guide a high-performing sales team to exceed revenue targets.