Sales & BD Lead

Western Magnetics

$100K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of sales experience in drone, robotics, or component manufacturing sectors
  • Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and leading teams
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • In-depth knowledge of the drone motor market and related technologies
  • Ability to work across departments and handle multiple priorities
  • Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic sales plans to meet company objectives
  • Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team for improved performance
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with drone OEMs and robotics companies
  • Collaborate with marketing, product development, and engineering teams
  • Identify emerging markets and monitor competition
  • Prepare sales forecasts and analyze sales data for management
  • Represent Westmag at industry events and trade shows

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing team
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in the drone and robotics field
  • Mentorship and leadership development for career growth
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive innovation
  • Chance to represent the company at industry-leading events
Full Job Description
About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Lead to join our growing team at Westmag. The Sales Lead will be responsible for driving sales growth, developing and executing sales strategies, and leading the sales team to achieve revenue targets within the drone motors and robotic actuators market.
What you'll own
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company sales goals and expand our customer base.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team to improve performance and achieve targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships with drone OEMs, robotics companies, and other key market players.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, product development, and engineering teams to align sales strategies with product offerings.
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status.
• Prepare sales forecasts, analyze sales data, and report on sales performance to senior management.
• Represent Westmag at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to promote our products and brand.

Requirements
Required qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of sales experience, preferably in the drone, robotics, and/or component manufacturing sectors.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and leading successful sales teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of the drone motor market, robotics, or related technology industries.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet customers and attend industry events.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred qualifications
• Experience working in startup or high-growth environments.
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales analytics tools.
• Established network within the drone or robotics industry.

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