Senior Sales Director

GE Aerospace

Senior Sales Director supporting GE Aerospace’s Electric Power & Propulsion business. Identifying growth opportunities and leading sales campaigns to meet customer needs in aerospace and ground vehicle markets.

Posted 8/2/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and sales within the aerospace and defense industry, focusing on account ownership and strategic growth. Proven ability to build relationships with key customers and manage complex proposal efforts to drive profitable business outcomes.

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Aerospace Industry ExperienceBusiness DevelopmentAccount ManagementSales LeadershipProposal Development

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentSales ManagementProposal DevelopmentFinancial Metrics AnalysisStrategic PlanningContract NegotiationPower Systems KnowledgeCustomer EngagementGrowth Strategy ExecutionFLIGHT DECK Execution

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingLeadershipCommunicationInfluenceCollaboration

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefensePower GenerationPower DistributionPower ConversionCommercial OperationsMilitary AircraftCivil AircraftGovernment OrganizationsUniversities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct major cross functional campaigns and pursuits for the Electric Power business.
Responsible for account ownership, delivering growth on key strategic priorities and financial metrics.
Focus on traditional electrical power systems and LRUs, to include power generation, distribution, conversion, and integration.
Provide sales & commercial excellence leadership for the Power Conversion & Controls business unit.
Key customers accounts include military and civil aircraft OEMs, government organizations, and universities.
Build influential relationships with assigned customers at all levels and develop strategies to win profitable business.
Execute FLIGHT DECK, using standard work and daily management, developing capture and action plans to deliver growth wins for the Power business.
Partner with product line team to support production volume, customer engagements, and prioritization of pursuits.
Manage the development of numerous, complex, multi-million-dollar proposal efforts.
Partner with Contracts & Product leadership in negotiations as needed to close deals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, OR in lieu of a degree: a HS diploma/GED and 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent military experience/training.
At least 8 years of experience in aerospace / defense industry business development, sales, marketing, commercial operations or program/account management.
Must be willing to travel 25%-50% to meet job requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development
Great work environment
Competitive compensation