Manufacturing Sales Manager – Aerospace & Industrial

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Dayton, OH, US

DRT is seeking a high-performing Sales Account Manager to drive aggressive growth within our Precision business. This is a true hunter role for a manufacturing sales professional with experience in precision machining, OEM manufacturing, industrial sales, and technical business development who thrives on opening doors, winning new business, and building strategic customer relationships.

If you’re energized by prospecting, influencing executive decision-makers, and building a book of business from the ground up, we want to hear from you.

Location Requirement: Must reside within commuting distance of Dayton/Kettering, Ohio Relocation Assistance: Not available Travel: Required as needed for customer and business development activities

Identify and win new strategic customers in manufacturing, industrial, and engineered products markets

Develop new OEM and industrial manufacturing relationships across aerospace, defense, industrial, and engineered products markets.

Build relationships with executive-level stakeholders and decision makers

Lead the complete sales process from prospecting and discovery through quoting, negotiation, and close

Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements while balancing profitability goals

Drive urgency and momentum throughout lengthy technical sales cycles

Present DRT’s precision manufacturing capabilities and long-term value proposition

Manage pipeline activity, forecasting, and opportunity tracking within Salesforce CRM

Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities

Drive revenue growth while maintaining focus on margins and operational capacity

Establish long‑term customer partnerships that support sustainable business growth

Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance teams

Support customer solutions aligned with manufacturing capabilities and business objectives

Help position DRT as a trusted manufacturing and precision solutions partner

5+ years of experience in B2B sales, business development, strategic accounts, or technical sales

Experience selling CNC machining, precision components, engineered products, or contract manufacturing solutions strongly preferred.

Proven success generating and closing new business opportunities

Strong hunter mentality with the ability to build a pipeline from scratch

Experience selling within manufacturing, industrial, precision machining, or engineered product environments

Understanding of technical sales cycles and complex manufacturing operations

OEM, aerospace, defense, or engineered‑to‑order manufacturing experience preferred

Ability to communicate technical capabilities to both operational and executive stakeholders

Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building abilities

Executive presence with the ability to influence senior‑level stakeholders

Ability to work cross‑functionally within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Self‑driven, competitive, and motivated by results

Experience using CRM systems;
Salesforce preferred

Ability to travel as needed

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred

At DRT, you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible impact, work alongside experienced manufacturing professionals, and help drive the future growth of our Precision business.

This is not an account management role focused on maintaining existing business. This is an opportunity to build, grow, and win.

If you’re motivated by creating opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and driving measurable business results, we want to hear from you.