Business Unit Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Business Unit Manager leads and coordinates all major business activities related to custom engineered products through integrated multifunctional team; drives / leads new business and product development; prepares Business plan for business unit, including strategy for new and existing products, pricing structure, sales forecast, advertising, and promotion; meets annual growth plans and operating profit margin targets for business unit; supports field sales through customer interface at key accounts; ensures that terms and conditions of new proposals and contracts conform to company policy and Business Unit strategic business plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads multifunctional team in dynamic business environment. Builds consensus and buys-in for business priorities in pursuit of New Business
• Prepares New Business Proposals and be the direct program interface with customers during the development process
• Reviews requests for proposals and existing contracts to ensure that terms and conditions conform to company policy and the business unit strategic business plan
• Supports field sales through customer interface at key accounts
• Prepares Annual and Five-Year Business Plan for business unit, including strategy for new and existing products, pricing structure, sales forecast, advertising, and promotion
• Meets annual growth plans and operating profit margin targets for business unit
• Fosters team work, generates enthusiasm, and promotes can-do attitude
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Education and Experience

BS degree in Aerospace Manufacturing (Masters preferred)

10 years’ experience in an Industrial or Aerospace environment

5 years of proven leadership of multifunctional teams, and sales exposure

Proven leadership experience with the ability to negotiate

Strong project management and presentation skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Willingness and ability to integrate and operate effectively within teams

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Direct Reports

None

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