Description:
Position Summary:
Fluid Components International LLC, a division of DwyerOmega, seeks a results-driven and experienced Regional Sales Manager to lead sales growth within the Midwest and Atlantic Coast territories for our Aerospace business unit. The position supports remote work (in-territory) or can be based at our San Marcos, CA facility. Future territorial expansion is likely.
This individual will drive new business development, manage key accounts, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver tailored solutions to OEMs, system providers, and defense contractors.
Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develop and implement territory-specific strategies to drive new business and achieve assigned sales targets.
- Serve as the primary liaison for customers and channel partners, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
- Actively manage the sales pipeline, from lead generation through contract execution.
- Drive internal teams (engineering, production, quality, legal) to support complex proposals and deliverables.
- Maintain regular communication with key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, responsiveness, and program success.
- Provide accurate sales forecasts, territory reports, and pipeline status updates to senior management.
- Monitor market trends, customer activity, and competitive positioning to inform strategic sales planning.
- Represent the organization at key customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Educational Requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years of sales experience in the aerospace or defense industry is required.
- Demonstrated success managing complex B2B sales cycles and securing strategic wins in a highly technical environment.
- Experience developing and managing complex proposals and long-cycle sales involving cross-functional coordination.
- Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) for pipeline tracking and customer relationship management.
- Proven ability to develop tailored proposals that integrate engineering, contractual, and pricing elements.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Highly organized, self-directed, and able to work independently in a dynamic environment.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
Essential/Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with onboard aircraft systems, including environmental control systems (ECS), air management, hydraulics, fuel, avionics cooling, and drive systems.
- Understanding of aerospace standards (DO-160, MIL-STD, AS9100).
- Experience selling electromechanical or fluid sensing components such as flow, pressure, temperature, and level sensors into aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
- Prior relationships or experience working with major aerospace primes or key subsystem integrators.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, system schematics, and specifications for sensor integration.
- Strong contractual and commercial negotiation skills within the aerospace or defense procurement environment, knowledgeable with FAR/DFARS flowdowns.
Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Up to 25–50% travel required, primarily within the assigned territory, including occasional international travel.
- Must be able to work extended hours when necessary to meet customer demands and deadlines.
- Role may involve time spent in manufacturing environments, requiring the use of PPE and adherence to site safety protocols.
- Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer use.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally (e.g., marketing materials, product samples).
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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