Strategic Sales Executive, Aerospace Components

A pioneering manufacturer of precision components for the aerospace industry is expanding its commercial footprint and seeking a dynamic Strategic Sales Executive to drive growth. With a legacy of quality, innovation, and trusted partnerships across the aerospace supply chain, this organization is positioned to capitalize on a strong pipeline of upcoming orders and new customer engagements.

This is an ideal role for a growth-focused business development professional who thrives in competitive environments, possesses deep industry connections, and enjoys turning market opportunities into revenue. The selected candidate will play a key leadership role in expanding market share, shaping sales strategy, and influencing executive decisions in a fast-moving sector.

This Role Offers:

• Highly competitive base salary with an aggressive, uncapped commission structure.
• Flexibility for hybrid work based in the state of Texas with relocation support available for the right candidate.
•  A respected and well-established employer with longstanding relationships across aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape long-term business development strategy.
• High degree of autonomy, ownership, and visibility within the organization.
• Full benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and performance-based incentives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive new business acquisition efforts across key aerospace markets, with a focus on OEMs, Tier 1s/Tier 2s, and related manufacturers.
• Manage the full sales cycle including prospecting, solution scoping, proposal development, negotiations, and closing.
• Partner with internal stakeholders including sales leadership, operations, and engineering to deliver custom technical solutions that align with customer needs.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and on-site meetings to build relationships and enhance visibility.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline and provide accurate forecasts to support strategic planning and operational readiness.
• Deliver customer insights, competitive intelligence, and market trends to inform executive-level decisions.

Key Qualifications:

• Proven track record of sales success in aerospace or advanced manufacturing, with an emphasis on engineered components, hardware, or fastening systems.
• Strong hunter mentality with a demonstrated ability to initiate and close new business.
• Pre-existing industry relationships and a transferable book of business are highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
• Skilled in technical solution selling and comfortable interfacing with engineering and procurement teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel across the South Central U.S. region (primarily Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma), with occasional nationwide travel as needed.

About Blue Signal: 

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in sales & business development recruiting. We have a strong track record of finding top-performing talent in areas such as sales leadership, account management, and business development strategy. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNY1wM