Business Development Manager - Aerospace- Mechanical Products

• 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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Join a company that has been in business for over 80 years.Direct path to management opportunities.

• 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

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.

• 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