Director, Sales And Business Development (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Director, Sales and Business Development (Aerospace): Leading global sales, marketing, and business development initiatives for a diverse portfolio of highly engineered products with an accent on strategic growth, channel optimization, and cross-functional leadership. Focus on driving revenue expansion across defense and aerospace sectors while managing complex international customer relationships and regulatory compliance.

Location: Onsite in Blacksburg, VA

Salary: $190,000–$260,000 Annually

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in high-performance motion control and engineered solutions for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.

What you will do

• Provide strategic direction for global sales and marketing initiatives to maximize revenue and profit.
• Lead the development and execution of organic and acquisition-driven growth strategies.
• Manage fiscal year budgets, including bookings forecasts and channel cost optimization.
• Oversee global sales efforts through direct regional teams and international manufacturer representatives.
• Drive business development and go-to-market strategies across multiple business units.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align division initiatives with broader corporate goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of leadership experience in sales or business development within defense, aerospace, or highly regulated manufacturing.
• Strong technical aptitude for understanding complex component and system architectures.
• Proven expertise in budget planning, contract negotiations, and leading multicultural teams.
• Familiarity with global trade compliance, FAR, FMS, and government funding environments.
• Must be able to work onsite in Blacksburg, VA and possess ability to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• 401(k) match, profit sharing, and employee stock purchase options.
• Flexible planned vacation and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement programs for professional development.
• Inclusive performance-based culture focused on solving complex technical challenges.