Global Sales Vice President Aerospace
Seattle, WA - USA
Job Summary
The Global Sales Vice President - Aerospace is responsible for defining and executing the organizations global Aerospace strategy while driving profitable growth across commercial aviation defense and government space and satellite OEMs Tier suppliers MRO providers and the aerospace aftermarket. This executive leader serves as the Aerospace subject matter expert and owns the commercial strategy market positioning customer growth and solution development efforts for the vertical. Partnering closely with Commercial Product Operations and executive leadership the Vice President will identify growth opportunities build strategic customer relationships and drive differentiated Aerospace solutions across global markets. The role is accountable for revenue growth strategic account development industry thought leadership and cross-functional alignment. The successful candidate will bring deep Aerospace expertise strong executive presence and a proven track record of driving growth within complex global organizations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the organizations global Aerospace strategy ensuring alignment with business objectives and growth priorities.
- Drive revenue growth profitability and market share expansion across Aerospace markets worldwide.
- Develop targeted growth strategies across key Aerospace sectors including Commercial Aviation Defense and Government Space and Satellite OEMs Tier Suppliers MRO and Aerospace Aftermarket.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities while leading strategic customer acquisition and expansion efforts.
- Own and strengthen relationships with key Aerospace customers strategic accounts and industry partners to increase retention share of wallet and long-term value.
- Serve as the Aerospace subject matter expert supporting commercial teams on strategic pursuits executive engagements solution development and complex sales opportunities.
- Partner with Product leadership to develop and commercialize industry-specific solutions across Air Ocean Ground Transportation Customs Brokerage and Contract Logistics services.
- Build executive relationships across customer organizations including Supply Chain Procurement Operations Manufacturing Engineering and Program Management stakeholders.
- Monitor industry trends regulatory developments competitive activity and emerging market opportunities to inform strategy and investment decisions.
- Collaborate with Commercial Operations Finance Product Engineering Marketing and regional leadership teams to drive global execution and commercial excellence.
- Represent the organization at industry events customer forums and trade associations while serving as a visible advocate for the Aerospace vertical.
- Identify capability gaps and recommend investments that strengthen competitive positioning and support long-term growth.
- All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management Logistics Engineering Aviation Management Economics or a related field from an accredited college or university required; advanced degree preferred.
- Certification/Licensure: Relevant Aerospace logistics supply chain or business certifications preferred.
- Experience: 10 years of progressive leadership experience within Aerospace Aviation Defense Logistics Supply Chain Transportation or related industries.
- Demonstrated success driving revenue growth strategic account development customer acquisition and market expansion within Aerospace-related sectors.
- Deep knowledge of Aerospace supply chains including OEM and Tier supplier ecosystems MRO operations aerospace aftermarket support and high-value transportation solutions.
- Strong understanding of freight forwarding air freight ocean freight customs brokerage transportation management and contract logistics solutions.
- Experience working within Aerospace regulatory and compliance environments including ITAR EAR trade compliance dangerous goods handling and quality management standards preferred.
- Proven ability to develop global growth strategies influence executive stakeholders and lead complex commercial initiatives across multiple regions.
- International business experience and demonstrated success working within matrixed global organizations.
- Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.
- Technical: Proficient with common office technologies including Windows PCs Microsoft O365 (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint etc.) CRMs (Salesforce) and web conferencing (Teams Zoom Webex etc.)
- Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on-site setting (listed in this posting) with significant travel for related meetings/events.
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About Company
Forward Air Corporation is a leading provider of time-definite surface transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We provide scheduled surface transportation of cargo as a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transp ... View more