Woodward, Inc

Director, Sales

Woodward, Inc$189K — $265K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in military, government, or defense sales
  • Proven success in managing complex sales cycles
  • Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Leadership experience with sales teams
  • Ability to analyze sales performance and drive financial outcomes
  • Experience with government compliance and regulations
  • Expertise in developing strategic sales plans

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth
  • Manage and mentor a team of sales managers
  • Monitor market trends and competitive activities
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to enhance sales initiatives
  • Directly resolve complex sales issues with advanced problem-solving skills
  • Engage with senior stakeholders to negotiate key agreements
  • Maintain strong relationships with government and military customers

Benefits

  • Annual cash bonus opportunity for all members
  • 401(k) match at 4.5%
  • Annual stock contribution of 5%
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous vacation and sick time policy
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Employee assistance program with mental health benefits
  • Member life and long-term disability insurance
  • Referral bonuses and additional voluntary benefits
Full Job Description
Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

  • Estimated annual base pay: $189,000(minimum) - $227,000(midpoint) - $265,000(maximum)


All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:
  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
  • Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
  • Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
  • Member referral bonus
  • Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
  • Voluntary benefits, including:
    • Home / Auto Insurance discounts
    • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave


Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Sales Professional, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Military Sales Director leads the strategy and execution of sales activities within the defense, government, and military markets. This role is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with U.S. government customers, foreign military customers, identifying new business opportunities, and driving revenue growth through strategic account management and proposal development

What You Will Be Doing
  • Development of sales plans, managing key accounts, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring compliance with all relevant government, defense, and export control requirements.
  • Monitors market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to position the company effectively in military and government sectors.
  • Develop Sales Strategies: Facilitates the formulation and execution of strategic sales plans to achieve company revenue objectives and market expansion goals.
  • Lead Sales Team: Manages and mentors a diverse team of sales managers, overseeing hiring, performance appraisals, and professional development.
  • Drive Financial Performance: Applies industry knowledge and commercial acumen to monitor and enhance sales performance and profitability.
  • Resolve Complex Sales Issues: Directs the identification and resolution of intricate sales challenges using advanced Problem-Solving skills.
  • Collaborate with Senior Leaders: Engages with executive stakeholders to negotiate key agreements and align sales initiatives with overall business strategies.


What We Are Looking For
  • This role requires strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, along with experience in government, defense, or military sales.
  • A successful candidate should be able to work across functions, manage complex sales cycles, and support long-term business growth in a highly regulated environment.
  • Strategic Planning: Develops and implements comprehensive sales strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Financial Acumen: Analyzes sales budgets, forecasts financial performance, and drives revenue growth.
  • Team Leadership: Leads and motivates diverse sales teams to achieve and surpass performance targets.
  • Performance Management: Conducts performance appraisals and implements reward systems to enhance team productivity.
  • Negotiation: Effectively negotiates with senior stakeholders to secure favorable agreements and partnerships.
  • Problem Solving: Resolves complex sales challenges using advanced critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Sales Forecasting: Accurately projects sales trends through forecast inputs from team and adjusts strategies to meet targets.
  • Training and Development: Designs and oversees training programs to develop sales team competencies.
  • Market Analysis: Utilizes market data and industry insights to inform sales strategies and identify growth opportunities.
  • Customer Relationship Management: Maintains and strengthens relationships with key clients to ensure long term business success.


This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

About Woodward, Inc

Woodward, Inc. is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. The company's innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable, and more efficient equipment. Woodward is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, and serves customers worldwide.
Learn more about Woodward, Inc
Size
7,200 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$228.5 million
Founded
1870
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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