Senior Sales Account Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: Woodland , WA 98674Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 Base+Commission/yearLocated in Woodland, WA, LifePort is the leading manufacturer of medical transportation and interior products as well as ballistic armor protection systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft.  From large multi-aircraft projects to small custom projects, LifePort supplies the industry’s largest aerospace OEMs and end users with the finest aviation solutions today.

 

Position Summary:

Own and grow assigned customer accounts to drive revenue, margin expansion, and long-term value creation. Develop and execute account strategies that maximize pricing, profitability, and market share within targeted aerospace, defense, and commercial markets. Maintain disciplined forecasting and pipeline management to ensure accurate bookings and revenue conversion. Lead all commercial aspects of the account, including identification, qualification, pricing, and contract execution.

 

Essential Functions:


Own full commercial responsibility for assigned accounts, including bookings, revenue, and margin performance
Develop and execute account strategies focused on growth, pricing optimization, and competitive positioning
Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities across commercial and government customers
Lead pricing strategy and ensure alignment with value-based pricing and company profitability objectives
Maintain disciplined pipeline management, including clear opportunity status, timing, and probability to support accurate forecasting
Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, including executive, program, and procurement stakeholders
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to ensure proposals and commitments are executable and aligned with business objectives
Deliver high-impact customer presentations and lead commercial discussions at senior levels
Drive accountability to close opportunities by removing barriers and advancing deals to contract execution
Support trade show strategy and targeted business development activities to expand market presence
Ensure alignment between customer requirements and internal capabilities, with a focus on profitable execution

QualificationsJob Specifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):


Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth and margin expansion
Proven ability to manage complex sales cycles
Ability to prioritize high-value opportunities and focus on activities that drive measurable results
Strong analytical skills, including pricing strategy, financial evaluation, and forecasting
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
High level of ownership, accountability, and results orientation
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience with ERP/MRP and CRM systems (e.g., Infusionsoft/Keap or similar)
Willingness to travel up to 50% or more


 

Education, Certifications and Experience:


Bachelor’s degree required (business, engineering, or related field preferred)
Minimum of 7 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or complex technical sales
Demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding bookings, revenue, and margin targets
Experience with pricing strategy, contract negotiation, and long-cycle program sales preferred


 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment.

 

All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.  § 120.15 is required.

 

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

Our Competitive Benefits Include:


PTO – Paid Time off
Personal leave
Annual performance bonus program
Wellness program