At Aerostar, our purpose is to be bold and authentic. For over 65 years, we have been an innovative, technology-driven company operating at the forefront of Aerospace and Defense. Our mission is to connect, protect, and save lives through groundbreaking technological advancements. We are grounded in markets that hold deep meaning, offer profitable growth and alight with our guiding principles. This purpose not only inspires our team but also provides a clear focus for our daily work.

As a Business Development Manager you would direct and manage business development activities, to achieve budget and growth expectations for the division.

Essential Functions:

• Lead a business development team to meet both near term targets and strategic goals.
• Identify and solicit potential business that fits the division strategic plan. Promote and maintain the highest possible business relationships.
• Lead capture activities of critical opportunities.
• Develop strategic plans, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Participate in industry events such as trade shows, conferences, and other travel as required.
• Promote and maintain the highest possible customer or supplier relationship, either directly or through the team
• Prepare account analysis and/or sales reports as needed.
• Coordinate and communicate matters of mutual concern with internal and external teams.
• Identify and contribute to new products and product enhancement opportunities.
• Maintain and disseminate competitive information gained regarding pricing, products, or general issues in the market.
• Demonstrate the guiding principles of Aerostar.
• Assist with the evaluation of potential acquisitions or partnerships.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical, business or related field.
• Minimum 5 years related experience required; or experience in lieu of education.
• Previous capture management or proposal management experience.
• Preferred experience with electronics and or military systems.

Clearance

• Current secret level clearance or ability to obtain secret level clearance required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong sales and service skills.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense Acquisition process
• Knowledge foreign military and or direct commercial sales
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Proficient with a computer, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.
• Up to 50% Travel may be required.
• Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required. Refer to Aerostar Vehicle Operations Policy CS-13 for guidelines.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements: Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions: Exposure to a normal office environment. Position may occasionally require entering a production environment, including exposure to noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures.

Benefits:

Our excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability insurance and 401k. Team Members can also take advantage of additional benefit programs such as education assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and much more.

EEOC Statement:

Aerostar is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.