Sr. Technical Sales Engineer - Defense & Aerospace

General Motors Australia & New Zealand / TEI (Tooling & Equipment International)

Livonia, MI, US
Onsite
7+ years technical sales experience
Aerospace or defense industry background
Consultative selling and relationship building
General Motors Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Sr. Technical Sales Engineer specializing in Defense & Aerospace to work on-site in Livonia, MI. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical sales experience, particularly in the aerospace, defense, or medical device sectors, and will be responsible for building relationships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the face of the company to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, translating customer needs into engineered solutions.
  • The position requires a proven track record of growing revenue with new clients in the Aerospace, Defense, or Medical Device industries.
  • Candidates must be willing to work on-site full-time at Tooling & Equipment International in Livonia, MI with periodic travel.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

General Motors Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Sr. Technical Sales Engineer specializing in Defense & Aerospace to work on-site in Livonia, MI. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical sales experience, particularly in the aerospace, defense, or medical device sectors, and will be responsible for building relationships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years technical sales experience
  • Aerospace or Defense industry background
  • Consultative selling and relationship building
  • Business development funnel management
  • Strong technical acumen for complex castings

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes
  • Experience with prototype component design
  • Ability to travel up to 25% periodically
  • Strategic partnership development skills
  • Presentation and proposal delivery expertise

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field
  • Must not require GM immigration sponsorship
  • 7+ years in technical sales roles
  • Proven revenue growth in target industries

Work Rights

No US work authorization required from GM; applicant must have own status

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