Now Hiring - Sales/Business Development Manager in Nicholasville, KY

The Role:

Looking for a skilled Business Development and Sales professional for a quickly growing Aerospace Manufacturing company with a smaller work environment and lots of growth and leadership opportunity. Reporting directly to our Founder, you'll play a crucial role in managing sales, job bidding, material purchasing, and customer relationships.

Especially looking for individuals with experience in a machining environment, small business, and familiarity with AS9100 standards or aerospace manufacturing industry experience.

Responsibilities:

• Drive sales, seek potential clients, and innovate solutions.
• Oversee job planning and sales operations: estimating, scheduling, purchasing
• Build lasting relationships with new and existing customers.
• Provide competitive quotes based on customer needs.
• Conduct market research to identify potential growth areas.
• Refine sales strategies and analyse performance data.
• Collaborate with the production team to deliver top-quality parts.
• Represent us at industry events and manage interactions through our CRM system.
• Hit yearly sales goals and support in drafting an external sales position.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business or engineering field.
• 1+ years in manufacturing sales or business development roles.
• Familiarity with machining, job estimating, purchasing, and scheduling.
• Excellent collaboration, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience in data analysis and performance metrics tracking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of CNC machining, ITAR, and/or AS9100 standards.
• Familiarity with Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Familiarity with CRM
• Familiarity with QuickBooks
• Experience in budget and project management.
• Track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets.
• Experience working with startups or growing small businesses.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nicholasville, KY 40356: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• How familiar are you with AS9100 standards or the Aerospace/Defense Manufacturing Industry?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing/Machining: 1 year (Preferred)
• Business Development: 2 years (Required)
• Sales: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person