Business Development Manager (Aerospace)

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a multi-billion-dollar aerospace and defense manufacturing organization to spearhead the search for a strategic Business Development Manager. Operating within a high-performing $500M division, this newly established leadership role is designed to accelerate market expansion across both established accounts and adjacent sectors. Functioning as a fully remote opportunity with periodic travel to the Phoenix, Arizona headquarters and key client locations, this position offers an exceptional platform to drive revenue, shape value propositions, and champion long-term commercial growth within a dynamic, low-turnover environment.

What You’ll Do

• Drive aggressive market growth and capture profitable sales volume across designated defense and aerospace accounts.

• Architect tailored capture plans for high-value defense programs, specialized components, and strategic tier-one partners.

• Champion customer relationship management by conducting executive-level sales presentations and facilitating regular joint account reviews.

• Synthesize market intelligence, platform production rates, and emerging industry trends to identify untapped commercial avenues.

• Lead contract reviews, proposal execution, and post-submission customer follow-ups to maximize win rates on competitive bids.

• Formulate accurate sales forecasts, opportunity tracking frameworks, and data-driven pipeline models.

• Partner with internal business units to align customer-centric strategies, streamline account forecasting, and resolve complex client inquiries.

• Execute analytical sales workflows, including data mining, financial spreadsheet modeling, and account database maintenance.

• Promote operational excellence by engaging in continuous improvement initiatives, trade compliance, safety protocols, and change management.

What You Bring

• Demonstrated Expertise: At least 8 years of successful sales experience handling precision-machined products within the aerospace and defense sectors.

• Technical & Tool Proficiency: Deep familiarity with essential corporate technology, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.

• Methodologies & Core Competencies: Advanced proficiency in Business Development Programs, Sales & Marketing, Sales Leads, Program Management, Contract Administration, Customer Relationship Management, Data Mining, Spreadsheet Modeling, Continuous Improvement, and 6S Methodologies.

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is strongly preferred (Associate degree/Graduate diploma with relevant track record considered).

• Execution & Leadership: Proven capacity to manage multiple competing deadlines, lead client negotiations, and solve complex commercial challenges independently.

• Work Authorization & Travel: Capability to work fully remote within the United States while traveling as needed to client sites and the Phoenix, AZ headquarters.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Base Salary Range: $170,000 – $190,000 annually

• Incentive Compensation: 15% target annual bonus

• Retirement Benefits: 7% 401(k) contribution match

• Additional Rewards: Comprehensive benefits package tailored to experience

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.