Regional Sales Manager, Germany- Aerospace & Defense (Virtual, DE)

Join the dynamic team at AMETEK Aerospace & Defense as we seek a driven and experienced Germany Regional Sales Manager to spearhead OEM Sales. Covering a strategic sales territory, the ideal candidate would reside within the sales territory in a remote/home office. This role offers a pivotal opportunity to lead both strategically and tactically in cultivating new business within the Aerospace and Defense sectors. Reporting directly at the division level, you’ll take charge of sales initiatives targeting key Tier 1 and sub-tier clients across eight business units, playing a central role in driving growth and market penetration.

This position reports to the Aerospace & Defense Director of International Sales.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accelerate Growth: As the cornerstone of this role, you will strategize and execute plans to meet and surpass the company’s growth targets:
• • Your foremost duty will be to proactively seek out and cultivate new business opportunities. This involves leveraging existing accounts for incremental growth while actively hunting for and nurturing relationships with new customers.
  • A critical aspect of driving growth will involve capitalizing on the second-source opportunities to displace incumbent competitors, thereby expanding our market presence and market share.
• Maximize Sales Impact: You’ll be tasked with achieving territory orders and life-of-program win objectives, executing with precision and ambition:
  • Operating within the established aerospace and defense market including sectors like military land or commercial aviation, you’ll navigate diverse landscapes to capitalize on every sales opportunity.
  • With a keen eye for detail and a focus on efficiency, you’ll employ a process-oriented approach to manage intricate and substantial sales pipelines.
  • Cultivating profound connections with key strategic customers will be a priority, fostering enduring partnerships that drive sustained sales.
• Product Development Collaboration Work collaboratively with external customers, internal departments such as business development, engineering and senior management to shape a product development roadmap that is highly attuned to customer needs, ensuring a competitive edge and bolstering market share.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND:

• BA/BS required, Engineering or Technical Degree preferred
• Familiarity with several of the following technical areas: turbine engines, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, electrical power systems, high performance computing, aircraft cooling, sensor technologies
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a sales and/or marketing role in an Aerospace and/or Defense sectors.
• Demonstrated track record of sales success, with the ability to influence, cultivate, and secure new business with customers.
• Proficiency in computer applications including Salesforce, Microsoft Office.
• Skills for comprehensive business unit sales forecasting and analysis.
• Flexibility to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Strong ability to thrive under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Remote Work Location: Ideally within Frankfurt, Hamburg, or Munich region.

AMETEK Aerospace and Defense:

AMETEK Aerospace & Defense is comprised of eight businesses, each contributing to our diverse portfolio:

• AMETEK Rotron – Fans and Blowers
• AMETEK Hughes-Treitler – Heat Exchangers
• AMETEK FMH – Flexible Metal Hoses and Ducts
• AMETEK PDT – Liquid Cooling Systems & Pumps
• AMETEK Air Technologies – Thermal Management and Motion Control
• AMETEK SFMS – Sensors
• AMETEK PDS – Power generation/distribution, motors/actuators, data acquisition, RF amplifiers
• AMETEK Abaco – Ruggedized computing products

Together, these entities form the backbone of our A&D division, driving innovation and excellence across the aerospace and defense industries.