Carbon Fiber Sales Manager

Our client, a leading manufacturer of advanced materials, is seeking a Senior Account Manager to drive the growth of its carbon fiber business within the aerospace market. This strategic commercial role is focused on business development, account expansion, and building long-term partnerships with key aerospace customers. West Coast candidates are preferred.

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand carbon fiber business within aerospace accounts.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while growing existing customer relationships.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to support customer programs, product initiatives, and market growth strategies.
• Manage sales pipeline activity, forecasting, and customer engagement through CRM and ERP systems.
• Gather and communicate market intelligence, competitive insights, and emerging industry trends to support business planning.

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in the carbon fiber industry.
• Direct experience serving the aerospace market is required.
• Proven success in business development, strategic account management, and customer growth initiatives.
• Experience with Salesforce and/or ERP platforms such as SAP, Sage, or Workday is highly preferred.
• Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Experience working with aerospace OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or advanced composites manufacturers.
• Ability to navigate complex sales cycles and coordinate across technical, operational, and commercial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth in a highly technical materials environment.