Aerospace Sales Specialist

Aerospace Sales Specialist Type: Full Time, Monday - Friday Environment: Remote Preferred Home Location: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada __________ About Us At Carr Lane Manufacturing, we’re proud to be a global leader in tooling components and industrial parts. With over 70 years of innovation, we’ve built a legacy of quality, dependability, and customer focus. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, creativity, and teamwork. As a family-owned business, we prioritize our employees’ well-being, offering robust benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture where every voice matters. Join us and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional products and services to customers worldwide. __________ Position Overview As the Aerospace Sales Specialist, you are responsible for managing, maintaining, and improving sales relationships with distributors, end users, and other customers across Nevada, California, Arizona, and New Mexico, with a specialized focus on the aerospace and space industries. You'll manage customer projects, partner with distributors, identify new sales and product opportunities, handle customer relations, and respond to requests for information. You'll work closely with design engineers on the future of aerospace and space vehicles, including helicopters, rockets, and airplanes, providing customized work holding products. You'll pursue new opportunities with aerospace and space manufacturers as well as Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers. In this role, you will partner with internal teams, including Customer Service, Engineering, and Production, while handling distributor and customer inquiries. You'll team up with the Agriculture Off-Road Equipment Sales Specialist, other Regional Sales Managers, and the Global Sales Manager on specific customers and projects or initiatives. You'll also train, educate, and coach distributors and distributor sales representatives on the Carr Lane product line, including applications across industries. This is a strong opportunity for someone focused on customer relations, manufacturing, and sales who is ready to make an impact in a growing organization. __________ Key Responsibilities Represent Carr Lane at industry trade shows, conferences, and customer events Partner with distributors to grow sales in your territory Identify new business opportunities in your territory Partner with Regional Sales Managers in North America to identify new business opportunities in the aerospace and space industries Grow your knowledge in the future of aerospace and space and research trends and product development Manage customer projects in coordination with Engineering and Production Train and coach distributor sales representatives on Carr Lane products and applications Develop, prepare, and deliver presentations Track results and prepare metrics Domestic and international travel, 50–75% as needed __________ Qualifications Required: 5+ years of outside sales experience 5+ years of industrial sales experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Ability to read and understand a blueprint Preferred: Prior project management experience Experience in the aerospace and/or space industries Familiarity with Carr Lane products and applications, or experience with tooling components Experience working in an ERP system __________ Physical Requirements Required: Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Picking, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions Close visual accuracy Subject to noise, hazards, and oils. Lift up to 35 lbs Ability to climb ladders or stairs as needed. __________ Why Work at Carr Lane Manufacturing? When you join Carr Lane, you're not just taking a job—you’re building a career with a company that values: Legacy & Leadership : Decades of experience, with a reputation for industry leadership People-First Culture : A supportive team environment where every employee matters Continuous Growth : Training, development, and promotion from within Work That Matters : Your contributions directly impact customers and operations globally __________ Benefits & Perks At Carr Lane Manufacturing, we care about our team members and invest in their well-being. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes: Annual Bonus Opportunity Comprehensive Benefits Offering: Competitive Medical Plans including HRA, with FSA option; Dental and Vision plans; Paid Time Off available Month 1; Eligibility for Parental Time; 401(k) Match with 100% vesting after 5 years; Profit Sharing after 1 Year of Employment; Company Paid Short-Term Disability; Optional Long-Term Disability; Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Plans; Company Paid Life Insurance and Additional Options Available; Pet Insurance Hybrid Schedule may be Available Depending on Position Training and Development Opportunities for All Employees Educational Reimbursement: General and specialized technical degrees Employee Assistance Programs Paid Holidays : New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and a Floating Holiday And so much more! __________ Website: www.carrlane.com Reports To: Global Sales Manager Pre-employment drug testing is required for employment. Carr Lane is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.