Sales Director, Government and Military (US Army)

ForeFlight is seeking a US-based Sales Director for our Government & Military team to spearhead sales campaigns selling to the U.S. Army and Army National Guard. This role is pivotal in advocating customer requirements, building strong customer relationships, and ensuring quality campaigns to achieve our Long-Range Business Plan (LRBP) goals. The Sales Director will ensure strategic alignment with the customer, internal stakeholders, and the Long-Range Business Plan.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive sales campaigns in the US Army and National Guard, balancing enterprise, business unit, and customer goals.
• Drive sales pipeline and accurately forecast opportunities in Salesforce.
• Leverage MEDDPICC and Close Plans to score and evaluate opportunities.
• Negotiate and finalize commitments with customer decision-makers, ensuring mutual benefits.
• Develop and implement campaign-specific strategies, securing resources and management commitment for successful execution.
• Monitor campaign project status and budget requirements through established metrics.
• Leverage comprehensive knowledge of Boeing products and services to support customer commitments and foster business growth.
• Research and analyze competitor activities to enhance our competitive position.
• Establish and maintain a broad network of contacts to address customer needs and promote Jeppesen and ForeFlight's value.
• Provide guidance to junior employees in capturing and documenting customer knowledge.
• Prepare proposals, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and company resources.
• Identify future business opportunities and promote the value of our portfolio and partnerships.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in B2B and/or B2G sales to the US Army, preferably in aviation and/or software-related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, aerospace, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain ongoing customer relationships.
• Passion for selling software and technology products.
• Strong persuasive and influencing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the aviation industry, flight planning, or as a military and/or professional pilot is a major plus.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM.
• Excellent presentation, writing, and communication skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule with moderate domestic travel.
• Former and current rotary-wing aviators are a plus, but not a requirement.

About ForeFlight:
ForeFlight, a Boeing company, is the leading provider of advanced integrated software for the General, Business and Military Aviation markets worldwide. Founded in 2007 and joining the Boeing family in 2019, ForeFlight now offers ForeFlight Mobile EFB and Military Flight Bag for pilots, ForeFlight Dispatch for flight planners, Sentry portable ADS-B receivers, and a range of additional integrated products and capabilities serving the needs of pilots and flight departments around the world. ForeFlight has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Editors' Choice Award from FLYING Magazine for five separate years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2023, and 2024. In 2023, ForeFlight also earned the FLYING Magazine Innovation Award, followed by the Readers' Choice Award in 2024. Additionally, ForeFlight was honored as the App of the Year by Aviation Consumer in 2011, and BuiltIn 2024 and 2025 best places to work.
Why You Should Join:
At ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide ForeFlighters and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
• Open PTO Policy
• 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
• 4 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave
• Flight Training Rewards
• Tuition Stipend

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $135,000 - $180,000.
This position is currently part of Boeing but is planned to transition to an independent company owned by Thoma Bravo, as part of a pending divestiture of the Digital Aviation Solutions organization. If you are selected for this role, your employment may initially be with Boeing (dependent on start date). Subject to final regulatory approvals and closing conditions, your employment may transfer to the divested business owned by Thoma Bravo at close. Additional details about this transition will be shared as they become available. By applying, you acknowledge and understand that this role is part of a transitioning business and may be subject to organizational changes including a new employer.