Aerospace Business Development Manager, Strategic Growth
Overview
Aerospace Business Development Manager owns market expansion for a multi-billion-dollar aerospace and defense manufacturer, driving growth within a $500M division. You will lead strategic initiatives across established accounts and adjacent sectors, reporting to divisional leadership. This role stands apart with direct impact on multi-year revenue targets and a mandate to build new partnerships.
What You'll Do6
- 1Develop and execute strategic growth plans targeting aerospace and defense accounts
- 2Identify and qualify adjacent market opportunities to expand the $500M division's footprint
- 3Lead cross-functional capture teams to secure new contracts and programs
- 4Drive proposal development and negotiation for sole-source and competitive bids
- 5Build trusted relationships with OEM and tier-1 supply chain partners
- 6Analyze market data to shape go-to-market strategies and pricing frameworks
Requirements5
- 15+ years in aerospace or defense business development
- 23+ years managing capture and proposal processes
- 3Proven track record achieving $20M+ in annual sales
- 4Bachelor's degree in engineering or business (MBA preferred)
- 5Ability to travel 25% domestically
Salary Insight
$170 - $190k per year
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