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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Background
- 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.
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