Business Development Manager | Components | Longwood FL

• Lead efforts to identify and develop new customer opportunities across the Aerospace, Aviation, and Defense market segments
• Serve as a trusted advisor on technical solutions, aligning with design and engineering teams

Client Details

Our client is a well-established international manufacturer specializing in custom-engineered components used in demanding environments. With deep technical expertise and full in-house design and production capabilities, the company supports applications across aerospace, defense, medical technology, transportation, and other regulated sectors. The U.S. division is scaling rapidly, backed by long-term investment, and is focused on building a stronger market presence through strategic hiring and product line expansion.

Description

You will serve as a subject matter expert, partnering cross-functionally with technical teams, sales, product development, and senior leadership to expand market share and deepen customer relationships.

Sales & Customer Engagement

• Lead efforts to identify and develop new customer opportunities
• Serve as a trusted advisor on technical solutions, aligning with design and engineering teams
• Provide structured support to internal sales teams and external partners
• Own commercial proposals, pricing strategy, and customer negotiations

Product Line Strategy & Business Development

• Act as the commercial owner for key product families, contributing to long-term roadmap planning
• Guide product positioning, application targeting, and competitive differentiation
• Monitor industry trends and customer feedback to inform product development and market adjustments

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across engineering, operations, and leadership
• Support global coordination on product initiatives and customer opportunities
• Represent the company at industry events and technical forums as needed

Profile

• 3+ years of experience in a technical or commercial role within components, electronics, or engineered systems
• Prior exposure to industries such as aerospace, medical devices, defense, or rail preferred
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to engage in engineering-level discussions
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required (Engineering preferred)
• Experience in product management or consultative sales environments is highly valued
• Excellent communication skills, business judgment, and ability to navigate complex customer relationships
• Willingness to travel onsite to Longwood, FL facility and up to 30% for customer visits and internal collaboration

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary & performance-based bonus
• Full benefits: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Policy, 401k match,
• Collaborative, agile, and entrepreneurial environment with global support and long-term vision
• Join a highly stable company with a diverse product mix that helps balance market shifts and economic uncertainty
• Be part of an organization actively investing in growth-11 new roles added at this site alone in the past year
• Long-term advancement potential for high-performing talent, with a track record of creating new roles to support internal career development

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