Senior Manager, Sales - Commercial Airlines (Remote)

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Hiring Remotely in IA, USA
Remote
132K-252K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense
The future of aerospace and defense
The Role
Own commercial airline accounts and relationships, identify customer needs, develop new business, execute pursuit and capture strategies, close complex avionics deals, forecast sales, manage pipelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams. The role focuses on growing commercial avionics business across the United States and Canada, supporting marketing with market intelligence, participating in tradeshows, and maintaining customer satisfaction. Travel exceeds 50%.
Summary Generated by Built In

Date Posted:

2026-09-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Sales professional with in-depth market and industry knowledge in the Commercial airline market segment.  You will have the responsibility to grow the Commercial Avionics business by successfully prospecting new business, developing, and executing pursuit strategies, and closing complex deals. As a member of the team, you will directly contribute to this expansion by working directly with Commercial Airline in both the United States & Canada.

This requisition is fully remote, however, it is preferred to live near a major/international airport.

What You Will Do

  • Own and manage the customer account and all aspects of customer relationship

  • As the direct interface to the airline, you will be expected to identify the customers' needs and develop new client relationships

  • Know the customer’s organization, culture, structure, key decision makers and the customer decision making process and be responsible for the overall customer satisfaction

  • Effectively balance customer demands/needs with the business’ strategy/needs

  • Prepare pursuit and capture strategies and present to leadership as a key component of the business decision point process

  • Provide accurate and timely orders/sales forecasting

  • Establish and manage orders pipeline

  • Use a CRM to track sales activity (calls, emails, opportunities, campaign metrics)

  • Coordinate with other business units as necessary to maximize sales opportunities and ensure customer satisfaction

  • Work with cross functional teams to create a collaborative culture that drive results by influencing decisions

  • Network with key contacts within Collins Aerospace and outside own area of expertise, to ensure successful capture of new business

  • Support the business units marketing organizations with accurate market, customer, and competitive information

  • Participate in key regional tradeshows and promote Collins Aerospace brand and solutions

  • Expected travel will be upwards of 50%

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

  • Prior sales experience is required

  • Prior Aviation experience is required

  • Experience selling into Large Accounts

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Prior experience within Aerospace industry

  • Prior experience managing and owning the relationship with key customer and driving business growth

  • Prior experience working collaboratively amongst internal and external stakeholders

  • Fluent French speaking ability preferred not required

  • Previous Pilot experience preferred not required

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

  • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

  • Tuition reimbursement program

  • Student Loan Repayment Program

  • Life insurance and disability coverage

  • Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

  • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

  • Adoption Assistance         

  • Autism Benefit

  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

  • Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

  • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

  • Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

  • And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. ​

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Skills Required

  • University degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and at least 7 years of experience
  • Prior sales experience
  • Prior aviation experience
  • Experience selling into large accounts
  • Prior aerospace industry experience
  • Experience managing key customer relationships and driving business growth
  • Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
  • Fluent French-speaking ability
  • Previous pilot experience

RTX Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RTX and has not been reviewed or approved by RTX.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) programs are described with employer matching and, in many cases, an additional company retirement contribution, with a student‑loan repayment feature that can substitute for the match in eligible situations. Plan materials also reference automatic enrollment and other structural supports that strengthen long‑term savings.
  • Healthcare Strength Benefits materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside wellness tools and incentives. HSA‑eligible options with company contributions are also referenced on careers and benefits pages.
  • Parental & Family Support Program descriptions point to paid parental leave, backup childcare resources, and family supports such as birth/adoption benefits and an Autism Benefit (availability varies by unit and location). Dependent and elder‑care resources are also noted.

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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
185,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges.

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