Sales Development Manager

Hexcel - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Senior

Salt Lake City, UT

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Sales Development Manager at Hexcel Corporation is a pivotal role within the Commercial Aerospace division, focusing on driving strategic business development and expanding customer relationships in the aerospace industry. This position combines sales expertise with technical knowledge of composite materials, allowing the manager to develop innovative growth strategies and proposals that enhance customer value. The role offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects and gain insights into the aerospace sector, all while being part of a company that leads in advanced composite materials manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive new sales from both existing and new customers, focusing on Engines/Nacelles and Business/Regional Jets.
• Transform customer needs into tailored recommendations for Hexcel products.
• Develop and execute innovative growth strategies leveraging multiple Hexcel product lines.
• Use advanced forecasting tools to consistently meet and exceed sales targets.
• Prepare compelling proposals to strengthen competitive edge.
• Collaborate across teams to optimize pursuit strategies and enhance customer value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
• 7+ years of sales experience in a technical field, ideally within the aerospace composite materials community.
• Strong technical knowledge of composite materials and proven sales experience.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Proactive self-starter who thrives in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Familiarity with advanced forecasting tools.