Tulip Interfaces

Senior Account Executive, Aerospace & Defense

Tulip Interfaces$95K — $143K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10+ years of B2B SaaS sales experience with a proven track record of exceeding quotas in complex deals
  • Deep understanding of the aerospace and defense industry, including procurement and compliance
  • Experience managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract negotiation
  • Strong discovery and consultative selling skills to align customer needs with measurable outcomes
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage environment and contribute to shaping strategies
  • Must be US-based and willing to travel to customer locations as needed

Responsibilities

  • Own the entire sales cycle for new and expansion opportunities within US aerospace and defense
  • Develop and maintain a robust, self-sourced pipeline through proactive prospecting and networking
  • Lead complex, multi-stakeholder negotiations from initial discovery to contract closure
  • Gain in-depth knowledge of the aerospace and defense customer landscape, including key accounts and procurement dynamics
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Pre-Sales, Customer Success, and Solutions Engineering to enhance client engagement
  • Communicate field intelligence to leadership for informed product and market strategy development
  • Mentor junior Account Executives by sharing strategies, lessons learned, and best practices
  • Contribute to the creation of targeted sales materials and competitive tactics

Benefits

  • Direct impact on product development and company culture
  • Equity ownership in the company
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Flexible work schedule with an unlimited vacation policy
  • Regular virtual team events to encourage camaraderie
  • Fitness subsidies to promote employee health and wellness
  • A dog-friendly office environment
Full Job Description
This role is located in Somerville, MA - We are a hybrid work environment and are in the office 3+ days/per week.

You're a tenured B2B SaaS seller who knows the aerospace and defense space inside and out, including the buyers, the compliance constraints, the long sales cycles, and what it actually takes to close. You thrive on owning a vertical end-to-end: building pipeline, navigating complex multi-stakeholder deals, and sharing what you've learned with the people around you. You're energized by working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and one of the most demanding manufacturing environments in the world.
What skills or experience do I need?
  • 8-10+ years of B2B SaaS sales experience, with a track record of meeting or exceeding quota in complex, multi-stakeholder deals
  • Deep familiarity with the aerospace and defense industry, including procurement processes, compliance environments, and operational workflows
  • Experience managing a full sales cycle from prospecting through close, including contract negotiation
  • Strong discovery and consultative selling skills; able to map customer pain to measurable business outcomes
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, early-stage environment where you help shape the playbook as much as you follow it
  • US-based with ability to travel to customer sites as needed
Key Responsibilities
  • Own the full sales cycle for net-new and expansion opportunities within the US aerospace and defense vertical
  • Build and maintain a healthy, self-sourced pipeline through outbound prospecting, industry events, and partner referrals
  • Lead complex, multi-stakeholder deals from discovery through negotiation and close
  • Develop deep knowledge of the A&D customer landscape. Think key accounts, personas, procurement dynamics, and competitive positioning
  • Partner with Pre-Sales, Customer Success, and Solutions Engineering to deliver compelling evaluations and ensure smooth handoffs
  • Capture and share field intelligence with Product, Marketing, and Sales leadership to inform roadmap and go-to-market strategy
  • Serve as a peer resource and sounding board for earlier-tenure AEs, sharing deal strategy, lessons learned, and best practices
  • Contribute to the development of vertical-specific sales collateral, talk tracks, and competitive guidance
Key Collaborators
  • Pre Sales Engineering
  • Solutions Engineering
  • Customer Success & Adoption
  • Product Marketing
  • GTM & Enablement
Working At Tulip

We're building a strong, diverse team that values hard work, families, and personal well-being. Benefits of working with us include:
  • Direct impact on product and culture
  • Company equity
  • Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D, FSA, Commuter Benefits, Parental Leave, and 401(K)
  • Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy
  • Virtual company events and happy hours
  • Fitness subsidies
  • Dog-friendly office

The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range posted, actual compensation will be determined depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge & skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, market compensation data, and internal equity. Expected compensation ranges for this role may change over time. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $143,000 per year, based on a L4 (minimum) to a L5 (maximum), and is eligible for on-target earnings (OTE). The final level will be determined during the interview process.

About Tulip Interfaces

Tulip Interfaces is an American technology company that provides a platform for manufacturers to digitize their shop floors. The company's platform allows manufacturers to collect and analyze data from their machines and workers in real-time, enabling them to improve efficiency and quality. Tulip Interfaces' clients include Jabil, GE Appliances, and Merck. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Tulip Interfaces
Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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