What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Manager position at Round-Peg Solutions (RPS)?
We are seeking a talented Business Development Manager to join a team of passionate engineers/ program managers turned Sales in targeting niche engineering teams within aerospace.
Job Summary of the Business Development Manager :
As a Business Development Manager, you will lead strategic growth efforts by identifying and securing new opportunities with niche high-value customers in aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. You’ll build long-term partnerships by going to trade shows, visiting client teams or responding to RFI's / RFQ's. You will take ownership of the full sales cycle, including contracts, and pricing, after winning the bid you will be an advocate for the customer to internal teams.
The progression in the role is dependant on your success- not tenure, the next stage is Business manager, there are lucrative stock options at the Senior Level, which divest in 3-5 years which compensate extremely well.
Key Qualifications of the Business Development Manager:
- Engineering degree (any kind)
- Customer focused experience in any technical manufacturing industry
- Strong skills in customer negotiation, strategic selling, and contract development
- Eligible to work with ITAR-regulated data (U.S. person or eligible for authorization)
- Willingness to travel up to 40% (varies)
What the Business Development Manager will bring:
- A strategic mindset with an eye for identifying growth opportunities- like keeping up with the news, the market etc.
- Passion for engineering, this company have exciting avionic products, they have a team that reflects that excitement
- A self-starter approach, comfortable managing complex, high-value opportunities
- Desire to grow into a leadership role with P&L and operational responsibilities
- Able to work autonomously with minimal hand holding, you still have guidance as the entire Business Unit will sit next to you, but they need a self starter
- No red tape or bureaucracy
Benefits of the Business Development Manager Opportunity:
- Clear and structured career progression based on merit not tenure
- Lucrative stock options available at the Senior Exec level
- You sit with the Business unit in an open plan setting, the Business Unit guides progress in this company
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge aerospace and defense technologies
- Compensation: $125K–$145K base 15% bonus
- Relocation: One-time assistance of $5K available
If you’re ready to turn your sales acumen into a long-term leadership opportunity in a high-impact aerospace organization, please get in touch with our consultant Rabeel Imrane; Rabeel.imrane@rps-recruitment.com for a confidential search.
All candidates with relevant experience will be contacted within 24 hours.
Salary : $125,000 - $145,000