Aerospace and Defense, Aviation Industry, Business Solutions, Communication Skills, Conferences, Consultative Sales, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Dental Insurance, Develop and Maintain Customers, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Government, Leadership, Manufacturing, Market Share, Microsoft Office, Military, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Proposal Writing, Regional Sales, Requirements Management, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Forecasting, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Sales Strategy, Territory Management, Time Management, Trade Shows, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Position Overview
This role is responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding market presence across an assigned multi-state territory through direct, relationship-based selling. The position focuses on large-scale industrial and specialty door solutions within key sectors such as aviation, shipbuilding, aerospace manufacturing, and heavy industry.
The Regional Sales Manager will engage directly with end users, government and military contacts,architects, engineers, contractors, and design-build firms to identify opportunities for new Equipment, service agreements, and modernization projects.
Territory Coverage: Northeastern/Mid-Atlantic U.S.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a territory growth strategy to increase sales and market share
Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and industry engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, decision-makers, and industry stakeholders
Conduct in-person and virtual sales calls, including cold outreach and follow-ups
Prepare proposals, pricing, and service agreements in coordination with internal teams
Track sales activity, forecasts, and expenses, providing regular updates to leadership
Maintain accurate customer and pipeline data within CRM systems
Partner with leadership to explore and penetrate new markets or applications
Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events
Qualifications & Skills
Strong background in consultative sales, negotiation, and account management
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences
Highly organized with strong time management and territory planning capabilities
Proficiency with standard business software (CRM systems, Microsoft Office, email platforms)
Ability to interpret technical specifications and develop tailored solutions for clients
Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote, field-based role
Experience & Education
Minimum of 5 years of sales experience within industrial, aerospace, defense, or related markets
Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required with relevant experience
Familiarity with the buying processes and key stakeholders within the assigned territory
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Experience:
Sales management: 6 years (Required)
Consultive sales: 3 years (Preferred)
Territory management: 5 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
75% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
About the Company
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Top Gun Staffing Inc
Top Gun staffing is a leading provider of Engineering an IT staffing services enabling organizations to more effectively recruit and retain employees. We work with each client on an individual basis to develop the staffing program that best suits their unique needs. Top Gun has a strong history of successfully placing candidates at all skill levels and expertise.
Our core competency and focus is finding outstanding permanent placement candidates to help you succeed, and we take pride in delivering the best candidates to our clients. With staffing solutions from Top Gun, you have a partner with a track record of providing the best available talent in the marketplace.
Starting as a small firm in 2001, we have grown to be a staffing leader, connecting top talent with companies around the world. Our clients are small and large A/E, Manufacturing, Research & Development and IT companies across the United States, Canada, Eastern Europe and Asia.