Sales Director – Navy and Marine Corps Business

Job DescriptionHoneywell Aerospace is a global leader in technology and manufacturing, committed to delivering innovative solutions for our customers. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Director to lead strategic customer engagements within the naval aviation and maritime sectors of our defense business, specifically supporting the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and OEM clients. This role is ideal for a former Naval Aviator and/or Acquisition Officer with a deep understanding of the operational needs, operating environment, deployed systems, and unique challenges facing the U.S. naval service.As the lead advocate for new business, the Sales Director will identify, generate, and mature opportunities to drive sales growth for Honeywell Aerospace’s Navy Customer Business team. He or she will be responsible for developing customer relationships and fostering client satisfaction through defined campaign plans and proactive engagements that align customer needs with Honeywell’s products and capabilities. This role will report directly to the Director, Navy and Marine Corps Business at Honeywell Aerospace.Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Drive business growth by discovering new opportunities and forging new strategic relationships with customers, clients, and partners; Proactively manage multiple leadsDevelop and implement strategic growth/campaign plans tailored to customer needsCoordinate and attend trade shows and customer events/engagementsEducate customers and other stakeholders through technical presentations, seminars, and workshopsManage, maintain, and provide reports and opportunity status through tailored presentations and Honeywell’s customer relationship management systemAnalyze competitive intelligence, market trends, and customer requirements and effectively communicate them to internal stakeholders Lead cross-functional efforts to generate RFI/RFQ/White Paper responses to position Honeywell’s offerings to win; Guide proposal development and approval processes in coordination with Proposal Managers and functional stakeholdersCollaborate with internal stakeholders, to include Account Managers, Technical Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Advanced Technology, and Government Relations to execute growth initiativesMaintain strong working relationships across Engineering, ISC, Finance, Pricing, Contracts, and Customer Support, and foster a culture of accountability and ownership across integrated product teamsDeliver Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Plan (STRAP) objectivesSupport decision-making in marketing, pricing, contracting, and execution of new business opportunitiesWork within the Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP) process to strategically align sellers and customer accountsEnsure future business success by training the next generation of sales professionalsQualifications YOU MUST HAVE Must Have QualificationsRecognized expertise in Naval AviationMinimum 7 years experience in Sales, Business Development, or Business ManagementPrior experience with Navy programs and/or defense customersExcellent communication, presentation, and decision-making skillsAbility to exercise independent judgement while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Ability to build lasting customer relationshipsProficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and SalesforceU.S. citizenship required; Ability to travel up to 50%WE VALUEMasters DegreeExperience presenting to Executive leaders and/or Flag officersStrong understanding of the FAR/DFAR regulatory environmentStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, material planning, procurement and associated impacts on lead times, customer requirements, etc.Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee statusThe annual base salary range for this position is . Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.This position is incentive plan eligible.In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: Benefits at HoneywellThe application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.