Senior Account Executive, Aerospace & Defense

Tulip Interfaces

Senior Account Executive driving B2B SaaS sales in the aerospace and defense vertical. Leading complex sales cycles and building pipeline with a focus on US customers.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

B2B SaaS salessales cycle managementcontract negotiationconsultative sellingoutbound prospectingpipeline managementsales collateral developmentcompetitive analysisfield intelligence capturequota achievement

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingadaptabilitymentorshipcustomer relationship managementnegotiationstakeholder management

Industry Keywords

aerospace and defenseprocurement processescompliance environmentsoperational workflowscustomer successsolutions engineeringgo-to-market strategykey accountscompetitive positioningmulti-stakeholder deals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full sales cycle for net-new and expansion opportunities within the US aerospace and defense vertical
Build and maintain a healthy, self-sourced pipeline through outbound prospecting, industry events, and partner referrals
Lead complex, multi-stakeholder deals from discovery through negotiation and close
Develop deep knowledge of the A&D customer landscape. Think key accounts, personas, procurement dynamics, and competitive positioning
Partner with Pre-Sales, Customer Success, and Solutions Engineering to deliver compelling evaluations and ensure smooth handoffs
Capture and share field intelligence with Product, Marketing, and Sales leadership to inform roadmap and go-to-market strategy
Serve as a peer resource and sounding board for earlier-tenure AEs, sharing deal strategy, lessons learned, and best practices
Contribute to the development of vertical-specific sales collateral, talk tracks, and competitive guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-10+ years of B2B SaaS sales experience, with a track record of meeting or exceeding quota in complex, multi-stakeholder deals
Deep familiarity with the aerospace and defense industry, including procurement processes, compliance environments, and operational workflows
Experience managing a full sales cycle from prospecting through close, including contract negotiation
Strong discovery and consultative selling skills; able to map customer pain to measurable business outcomes
Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, early-stage environment where you help shape the playbook as much as you follow it
US-based with ability to travel to customer sites as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Direct impact on product and culture
Company equity
Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D, FSA, Commuter Benefits, Parental Leave, and 401(K)
Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy
Virtual company events and happy hours
Fitness subsidies
Dog-friendly office