We’re looking for a Sales Manager - Aerospace who understands how aerospace manufacturing business is actually won, from finding the right customer and getting the first enquiry to managing the RFQ and turning it into a long-term program.

This is a senior business development role for someone who already has strong experience in aerospace manufacturing sales and understands how OEMs, Tier-1s, Tier-2s and aerospace suppliers evaluate manufacturing partners.

What you’ll be working on

You’ll be responsible for building new aerospace business and developing relationships with key customers across the industry.

Your work will include

- Finding and developing new opportunities with aerospace OEMs, Tier-1/Tier-2 companies and major suppliers
- Building a strong pipeline of aerospace enquiries, RFQs and potential programs
- Developing business for precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, structural assemblies, aero-engine components, sub-assemblies and build-to-print manufacturing
- Taking opportunities from the initial enquiry through RFQ, quotation, negotiation and order
- Working closely with Engineering, Estimation, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and Program teams to put together the right proposal
- Understanding customer drawings, specifications, quality requirements and manufacturing expectations at a practical level
- Building relationships with procurement, sourcing, engineering, supplier quality and program teams
- Identifying opportunities to grow existing customer accounts and win additional programs
- Keeping track of RFQs, quotations, customer feedback, forecasts and business development activities through CRM
- Representing the company at aerospace exhibitions, customer meetings, supplier events and industry forums




- Supporting customer qualification, audits and onboarding when required

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who can open doors, build trust and convert aerospace opportunities into real business.

You should have

- 8-15 years of experience in B2B sales/business development
- Strong experience in aerospace manufacturing
- A proven track record of winning new aerospace business
- Good understanding of aerospace sourcing, supply chains, build-to-print manufacturing and supplier qualification
- Experience handling RFQs/RFPs, quotations and commercial negotiations
- The ability to understand engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements well enough to have meaningful customer conversations
- Existing relationships with aerospace OEMs, Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers or procurement teams will be a major advantage
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
- A willingness to travel within India and internationally when required A degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Production, Industrial Engineering or a related field is preferred. An MBA/PGDM in Sales or Marketing would be an added advantage.

What success looks like In this role, success isn't just about the number of calls or meetings.

It’s about

New aerospace customers

Quality RFQs and opportunities entering the pipeline

New orders and programs won

Revenue from new business

Robust RFQ-to-order conversion

Healthy margins on new programs

Growth within strategic accounts

Long-term customer relationships and repeat business

If you already have a robust network in the aerospace manufacturing industry and know how to turn customer requirements into business opportunities, we’d like to hear from you.

Interested? Send us your profile or get in touch with our team.

📌 Sales Manager (Chennai)
🏢 SAMICRON PRECISION TECHNOLOGIES (P
📍 Chennai