Business Development Manager Aerospace & Defense DuPont Vespel | United States (Remote)

Business Development Manager

DuPont's Vespel business is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across key Aerospace & Defense accounts. In this role, you will partner across marketing, engineering, and operations to expand customer relationships, identify new opportunities, and grow the portfolio.

Location: Remote (U.S.-based) with flexibility nationwide; preferred locations include CT, DC, MD, TX, FL, or OH Travel: Ability to travel up to 50%

What You'll Do

• Build and expand relationships with A&D OEMs, defense contractors, and U.S. Government (DoD) stakeholders
• Identify, qualify, and capture new business opportunities
• Analyze customer needs and define solutions to address capability gaps
• Lead customer engagement and strategic capture plans
• Support product and technology roadmap development

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Engineering or related field preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in commercial and/or military aerospace
• Strong industry expertise and established customer network
• Experience analyzing DoD/customer requirements and identifying technical solutions
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategy
• Self-starter with strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Willingness to travel up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in materials science or engineering
• Strong technical acumen and ability to translate complex information into solutions
• Experience with U.S. Government acquisition processes (DoD, AFRL, NASA)
• Track record of closing deals and driving projects to completion
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Why DuPont

Join a company where innovation meets impact. At DuPont, you'll work alongside talented teams solving real-world challenges across global industries.