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Defense Sales Manager
🏢 Jobot
Salary not disclosed
Detroit 2 weeks ago
• $150k+ base plus performance bonus, full benefits, own defense market growth and compliance strategy for advanced fluid power systems supporting mission-critical programs.

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Salary: $135,000
- $155,000 per year A bit about us: Founded over 50 years ago, with operations across the United States and globally, we are a manufacturing organization that develops engineered fluid power and system solutions used in highly regulated industrial and defense environments.

Our products are embedded in complex platforms where reliability, compliance, and long-term performance directly impact mission success.

Why join us? • Base compensation targeted at $150k or higher plus a performance-based bonus • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment • Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage • Employer-paid short-term disability coverage • Paid holidays • Senior-level role with authority to influence defense strategy, compliance alignment, and product direction, plus work/life balance and growth opportunities Job Details ROLE SCOPE, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND REQUIREMENTS This role drives defense market growth by aligning commercial strategy, compliance planning, and sales execution across customers, programs, and internal teams.

The position operates at a senior level with responsibility for expanding participation in defense programs through direct engagement and coordinated account coverage models.

Remote role based in the greater Detroit area, with travel required.

Responsibilities • Lead growth strategy for the defense market and translate objectives into executable plans • Coordinate sales, compliance, product, and leadership efforts supporting defense programs • Manage and expand relationships with key defense customers, OEMs, and prime contractors • Define and maintain compliance pathways required to participate in defense markets • Identify product fit and specification opportunities within defense programs • Support product development priorities aligned to defense market needs • Execute corporate sales strategy across direct and distributor-supported accounts • Maintain accurate forecasts, CRM data, and account plans • Evaluate lost opportunities and provide actionable feedback on pricing, product, and approach Required Experience and Background • Experience selling engineered products in a manufacturing or industrial environment • Working knowledge of hydraulics or fluid power systems • Exposure to defense markets, programs, or customers and the requirements to sell into them • Experience coordinating with internal teams across sales, product, and leadership • Ability to operate at both strategic and account-level execution • Associate’s degree with relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree • Military or prior defense service experience a strong plus • Willingness to travel Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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