Aerospace Sales Engineer
RBC Bearings · Lynnwood, WA
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- Lynnwood, WA
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Job highlights
- Drive aerospace sales growth within assigned accounts.
- Manage full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
- Liaise between customers and engineering/manufacturing.
- Analyze market trends and competitor activity.
- Requires engineering degree and sales experience.
About the role
About RBC Bearings
RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings and components for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and engineered components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. We currently have 64 facilities, of which 42 are manufacturing facilities in eleven countries and our market capitalization is approximately $19.0 billion.
Aerospace Sales Engineer
RBC Bearings is seeking a driven and high-performing Aerospace Sales Engineer to accelerate growth within a defined customer base. This role combines technical expertise, relationship management, and commercial ownership, offering the opportunity to directly influence revenue and market expansion.
You will manage the full sales lifecycle, from identifying new opportunities to closing business while serving as a key liaison between customers and RBC’s engineering and manufacturing teams.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Account Growth
- Identify, pursue, and capture new aerospace and defense business opportunities
- Develop and execute strategies to grow market share within assigned accounts
- Expand existing relationships while building a pipeline of new opportunities to support new and existing programs
- Target competitor opportunities and new application wins
Customer Engagement & Technical Sales
- Partner with engineering, procurement, and program teams
- Translate technical requirements into tailored solutions
- Conduct customer visits, presentations, and facility tours
- Serve as the primary commercial and technical interface between customers and RBC divisions
Sales Execution & Pipeline Management
- Own the full sales cycle: prospecting through closing
- Maintain pipeline visibility using CRM tools
- Meet or exceed revenue and growth targets
Market Intelligence & Collaboration
- Track industry trends, competitor activity and customer programs to identify growth opportunities
- Share insights with internal teams
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver solutions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required).
- 3–5+ years of B2B technical sales experience (preferred)
- Proven business development success and territory growth
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to communicate technical concepts
- Excellent communication, relationship building, and presentation skills
- Willingness to travel 40–50%
What RBC Offers
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Company vehicle
- Exposure to leading aerospace and defense companies
- Hands-on experience with advanced engineering solutions
- Strong career growth potential
RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Key skills/competency
- Aerospace Sales
- Sales Engineering
- Business Development
- Account Management
- Technical Sales
- CRM Tools
- Market Intelligence
- Relationship Building
- Negotiation
- Product Knowledge
Skills & topics
- Aerospace Sales Engineer
- Sales Engineer
- Aerospace Sales
- Technical Sales
- B2B Sales
- Business Development
- Account Growth
- Engineering Sales
- Defense Sales
- RBC Bearings
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight aerospace sales, engineering background, and business development achievements.
- Showcase technical aptitude: Emphasize your ability to translate complex technical requirements into customer solutions.
- Demonstrate B2B sales success: Provide examples of territory growth and exceeding revenue targets.
- Prepare for travel: Confirm your willingness and ability to travel 40-50%.
- Understand RBC Bearings: Research their products, markets, and company culture.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Aerospace Sales Engineer role at RBC Bearings?
- The Aerospace Sales Engineer at RBC Bearings is focused on accelerating growth within a defined customer base by managing the full sales lifecycle, translating technical requirements into solutions, and serving as the liaison between customers and RBC's engineering and manufacturing teams.
- What qualifications are required for the Aerospace Sales Engineer position?
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required. Preferred qualifications include 3-5+ years of B2B technical sales experience, proven business development success, strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to travel 40-50%.
- What are the key responsibilities of an Aerospace Sales Engineer at RBC Bearings?
- Key responsibilities include identifying and capturing new business opportunities, developing strategies for market share growth, managing customer relationships, translating technical requirements, executing the full sales cycle, and tracking industry trends.
- What kind of travel is expected for this role?
- The Aerospace Sales Engineer role requires a willingness to travel approximately 40-50% of the time to engage with customers and manage business development activities.
- What does RBC Bearings offer its employees in this role?
- RBC Bearings offers competitive compensation and benefits, a company vehicle, exposure to leading aerospace and defense companies, hands-on experience with advanced engineering solutions, and strong career growth potential.
- How does RBC Bearings approach sales execution and pipeline management for this position?
- Sales execution involves owning the full sales cycle from prospecting through closing. Pipeline management is facilitated through CRM tools, with a focus on meeting or exceeding revenue and growth targets.
- What is the role of an Aerospace Sales Engineer in market intelligence at RBC Bearings?
- The role involves tracking industry trends, competitor activity, and customer programs to identify growth opportunities, and sharing these insights with internal teams to drive strategic decision-making.