Vice President of Sales- Metals & Aerospace
Position Title: Vice President of Sales
Industry: Metals, Aerospace
Location: Nashville, TN
Compensation: $200,000 - $240,000 + Executive Bonus
About Us
At Inspire Talent, we specialize in connecting top professionals with leading organizations across the manufacturing sector. Our mission is to provide world-class talent solutions that drive business success. We partner with industry leaders to identify and place high-impact professionals in roles where they can thrive and make a difference.
About the Company
This organization is a global leader in producing high-performance specialty alloy products for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. With a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and engineering excellence, the company supplies mission-critical components to some of the world’s most advanced aerospace programs. Their commitment to customer service, metallurgical expertise, and operational integrity fuels their continued growth and leadership in the metals space.
About the Role
This is a high-impact executive leadership opportunity to shape and drive the commercial strategy for a rapidly growing aerospace metals business. As Vice President of Sales, you will lead a national team of sales professionals, drive key customer relationships, and unlock new market opportunities. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in positioning the company for sustainable, scalable growth while maintaining its reputation as a trusted supplier in highly regulated industries.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the company’s commercial function, including sales strategy, team leadership, and key account management.
Develop and execute a long-term go-to-market strategy aligned with corporate growth goals.
Build and strengthen customer relationships with aerospace OEMs, Tier 1/2 suppliers, and strategic partners.
Identify new business opportunities in aerospace, defense, and adjacent markets.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and product management to ensure alignment with customer needs.
Implement sales metrics, forecasting models, and performance dashboards to track and drive results.
Represent the company at trade shows, industry conferences, and executive-level meetings.
Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing sales and business development professionals.
Key Performance Indicators
Annual revenue growth and customer retention
Expansion of strategic accounts and new market penetration
Sales forecast accuracy and pipeline development
Margin improvement through strategic pricing and account targeting
Team performance, development, and retention
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
10+ years of sales leadership experience, including 5+ years in the aerospace metals or specialty alloys sector
Proven success managing national or global commercial teams in complex, engineered product environments
Expertise in metal manufacturing processes such as forging, extrusion, casting, and heat treatment
Strong negotiation, relationship management, and strategic planning skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or Business
Preferred:
MBA or advanced technical degree
Experience working with AS9100, NADCAP, and ITAR-compliant manufacturing environments
Background in both commercial and technical sales roles
Compensation & Benefits
Annual base salary: $200,000 - $240,000
Eligible for up to 40% performance-based executive bonus
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
Relocation assistance available
Additional Requirements
This position requires compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations. Candidates must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or legally authorized to work under specific U.S. government permissions).
If you are a visionary sales leader with deep industry expertise and a passion for aerospace innovation, we want to hear from you. Apply today to explore this opportunity with a company at the forefront of specialty metals manufacturing.
