CAE Inc

Technical/Product Sales Specialist

CAE Inc$107K — $157K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5–8 years in technical sales or business development
  • Experience with CRM systems like Salesforce
  • Proven ability in proposal development and meeting deadlines
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Basic understanding of contracts and pricing concepts
  • Ability to travel within Canada up to 50%

Responsibilities

  • Analyze the Canadian Defence & Security sales landscape
  • Lead and close sales opportunities with project teams
  • Develop Statements of Work, proposals, and technical solutions
  • Build networks with internal stakeholders for Integrated Project Teams
  • Engage with clients to deliver tailored solutions
  • Apply sales methodologies to identify and act on opportunities
  • Report on sales activities, priorities, and risks to management

Benefits

  • Company benefits plan
  • Pension plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Career development opportunities globally
  • Domestic and international travel opportunities
  • Hybrid work model
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Full Job Description
  • Analyze the Canadian Defence & Security (D&S) sales landscape and collaborate with project teams and regional Business Development teams to identify and implement coordinated upselling strategies throughout the lifecycle of contracts
  • Lead and close sales opportunities in collaboration with Site and Project Managers, working within multidisciplinary engineering and business strategy teams
  • Develop Statements of Work (SOWs), technical solutions, cost estimates, governance frameworks, and proposals
  • Build and maintain a network of internal stakeholders across global product and solution teams to establish and lead Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) for targeted sales opportunities
  • Engage with clients to understand requirements and present tailored, value-driven solutions
  • Apply structured sales methodologies to identify opportunities, achieve annual sales objectives, and increase revenue from existing contracts
  • Develop, document, and execute IPT-specific sales strategies within D&S Canada
  • Report on sales engineering activities, priorities, and risks to senior management
  • Contribute to internal R&D initiatives by aligning customer needs with available technologies
  • Provide input into product line and technology roadmaps to support long-term strategic positioning
  • Support sales campaigns by providing technical expertise and process guidance
  • Maintain accurate customer and opportunity data in CRM systems such as Salesforce
  • Partner with Business Development teams to assess market needs, proactively engage customers, and build trusted client relationships

Minimum Qualifications

  • University degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5–8 years of experience in technical sales, business development, or a related field
  • Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
  • Demonstrated experience in proposal and bid development, including working independently to meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and stakeholder management capabilities
  • Basic knowledge of contracts, pricing, and financial concepts
  • Experience in industries with long sales cycles
  • Ability to travel within Canada up to 50%
  • Fluency in English
  • Eligibility to obtain Canadian Security Clearance and Controlled Goods Clearance
  • Eligibility to work in Canada (Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid Work Permit)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingualism in English and French
  • Advanced experience in negotiation and solution-based selling
  • Experience working in defence, aerospace, or government contracting environments
  • Familiarity with integrated project team (IPT) structures and cross-functional collaboration models
  • Experience contributing to product or technology roadmaps

Benefits

  • Company benefits plan
  • Pension plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Career development opportunities within a global organization
  • Domestic and international travel opportunities
  • Hybrid work model
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs

Base Pay Range

Our total rewards package includes base pay and benefits, with final compensation determined by experience, skill, location, and internal equity.

$107,500K - $157,500K

 

Position Type                      Regular

About CAE Inc

CAE Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of simulation technologies, modelling technologies and training services to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, healthcare specialists, and defense customers. CAE was founded in 1947, and has manufacturing operations and training facilities in 35 countries. CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on training solutions for defense forces across the world. CAE's Civil Aviation Training Solutions business unit provides training solutions for civil aviation organizations worldwide, including airlines, aircraft manufacturers, training centers, and aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations. CAE's Healthcare business unit designs and manufactures simulators and offers audiovisual and simulation center management services for medical schools, nursing schools, hospitals, defense forces, and other medical organizations. CAE is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Learn more about CAE Inc
Size
13,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Founded
1947
5 Year Trend
+4.5%
NASDAQ

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