Regional Account Executive - Defense Electronics (Midwest)

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD140,000 - USD165,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a Regional Account Executive to drive sales and foster relationships within the Defense Electronics sector. This role requires a results-oriented professional with a focus on achieving sales targets and delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Drive high-value design wins on mission-critical systems
  • Own a revenue-generating territory with full accountability

About Our Client

Our client is a long-standing U.S.-based provider of rugged, mission-critical electromechanical and embedded systems serving highly regulated markets. With more than five decades of engineering and manufacturing expertise, the organization supports complex programs across aerospace, defense, industrial, and select commercial applications. The company operates within a vertically integrated model, delivering solutions from early design through full lifecycle support, and is recognized for its strong quality systems and customer partnership approach.

Job Description

  • Own full territory responsibility, including revenue, bookings, and gross margin performance.
  • Manage and expand relationships across existing accounts while identifying opportunities to deepen penetration.
  • Sell a broad, value-driven portfolio of engineered solutions, engaging stakeholders across engineering, program management, procurement, and operations.
  • Serve as the primary interface between customers and internal teams to communicate requirements and ensure execution.
  • Develop and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities, with full ownership from qualification through close.
  • Drive new design wins to support long-term, program-based revenue growth.
  • Provide accurate forecasting and strategic customer insights to support business planning.
  • Maintain detailed opportunity, forecast, and activity data within CRM tools.
  • Travel extensively within the territory to support customer engagement, site visits, and program development.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Atrenne Regional Account Executive should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • 5-7 years of experience in technical or solution-based sales within aerospace, defense, or adjacent industrial markets.
  • Established network within the defense industry and experience engaging OEMs or program stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to sell on value, differentiation, and technical capability rather than price alone.
  • Strong opportunity qualification skills with experience driving design wins and long-term programs.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate customer needs into internal action.
  • High level of autonomy, organization, and accountability for territory performance.
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively to support customer and territory needs.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary and uncapped commission structure.
  • Full benefits package to support your health and well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within the Industrial / Manufacturing sector.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Permanent position located in Brockton.



If you are a motivated Regional Account Executive eager to make an impact in the Industrial / Manufacturing industry, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Katie Meon
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6831269

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Sub Sector
New Business Development
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Katie Meon
Job Reference
JN-092025-6831269