Sector Vice President, Aerospace & Defense

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:

The Sector Vice President is responsible for the definition, planning, and implementation of account management strategies and activities in their assigned market sector, including customer relationship development, P&L balance sheets, and overall operations within the Aerospace & Defense sector. In addition, the Sector Vice President will also provide leadership and guidance to the internal cross-functional teams across the Company, to achieve maximum revenue growth and profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the Aerospace & Defense sector including P&L balance sheets, growth and customer satisfaction.
• Work with team to develop deeper relationships with existing Aerospace & Defense OEM clients.
• Work with the Finance Department to review P&L balance sheets, control budgets and meet financial objectives.
• Manage commercial Aerospace & Defense clients on a global scale.
• Negotiate commercial contracts.
• Define, develop, and lead execution of synergistic integrated Aerospace & Defense go-to-market strategy and management process that integrates Benchmark's EMS and Engineering Solutions.
• Serve as Benchmark's thought leader and internal trusted advisor regarding Aerospace & Defense, advocating for sector direction, technology/capability investment, and opportunity targets.
• Lead, mentor, and coach cross-functional teams, providing the rhythm and cadence for managing day-to-day operations.
• Manage, evaluate, and hire key personnel to achieve desired sector growth.
• Demonstrate charismatic leadership by mentoring, developing, and training a cross-functional team.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of EMS work experience required.
• 10 or more years of global business management & P&L experience.
• Strong technical understanding of OEM customer requirements and a deep understanding of the overall market, with the ability to keep up with industry changes/trends.
• Prior commercial experience.
• High degree of financial acumen.
• High degree of business and financial acumen as well as sound decision-making.
• Experience creating strategies and business plans and in assessing market and business opportunities that have created results.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts and negotiating skills.
• Proven ability and track record of interfacing with and developing strong relationships with customers.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully build relationships and influence senior-level management, executives, and key clients.
• Position requires a reasonable amount of travel, 30% to 40% total travel required (10% of which will be international).

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field; MBA preferred.

Geographical Location: Arizona: Tempe

Physical Location: Tempe, AZ - Headquarters

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1700

Full Time

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. Employment for this job position may be contingent on verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion.

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at .