Business Development Manager - Aerospace- Mechanical Products

Addison, Illinois Permanent USD120,000 - USD170,000 per year View Job Description
Reporting into the VP of Sales, you will be responsible for driving new business within current relationships as well as develop new business through hunting.
  • Join a company that has been in business for over 80 years.
  • Direct path to management opportunities.

About Our Client

Our client is a long-established aerospace and defense manufacturer that designs and produces highly engineered mechanical and electromechanical systems used on military and commercial aircraft. They are a key supplier into major OEMs.

Their products are integrated into critical aircraft systems in both Military and Commercial settings.

They are seeking to bring on a Business Development Manager as they continue to grow even after 80 years in business. This is a new position, created due to promotion.

Job Description

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities that support sales growth.
  • Build relationships with prospective customers and maintain regular contact.
  • Understand customer needs and connect them with relevant company offerings.
  • Develop and present business proposals to prospective customers.
  • Maintain an organized pipeline of leads, opportunities, and customer discussions.
  • Work with Sales colleagues to coordinate customer outreach and follow-up.
  • Track business development activity and share updates on progress and opportunities.
  • Represent the company professionally in customer meetings and commercial discussions.



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The Successful Applicant

  • 3-5 years of relevant sales experience preferably within Aerospace & Defense
  • Ability to be onsite when not travelling in office which is located in greater Chicago area
  • ability to travel nationally and internationally 40%-60% of the time. (most travel is within US, some is outside)
  • Has to be a self starter with an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Proven track record of Developing new business within OEMs and other manufacturing environments
  • Technical Aptitude to learn new, engineered, product lines

What's on Offer

  • Join an established organization with a trusted name that has been an industry leader for over 80 years
  • Report directly into the VP of Sales
  • Direct pathway to management - looking to develop this role into a Business Unit Manager\
  • Competitive compensation package - (base salary w/ bonus)
  • Comprehensive Benefits Plan

If you are interested and have the necessary experience requirements, please apply now for consideration in 12-24 hours

Contact
Tom Pilat
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7137188

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Sub Sector
New Business Development
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Addison
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Pilat
Job Reference
JN-102026-7137188
 

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