Business Development Manager

We are representing a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer specializing in high-reliability power systems, electronics, and mission-critical energy solutions used across commercial aviation, military platforms, general aviation, and industrial applications. The business operates as part of a larger aerospace platform with 50+ business units across the United States, creating significant internal mobility and cross-division growth opportunities. This is a rare opportunity for engineers who want to pivot into technical sales and long-term commercial leadership. Why This Role Is Different as a Business Development Manager: This position exists because the prior incumbent was recently promoted into senior leadership, opening a true succession path—not a replacement hire. The organization has a proven, structured leadership pipeline where high performers can progress: Business Development Manager → Business Unit Manager → Vice President → President. This is not aspirational—it is a demonstrated, repeatable career path. At the VP level, leaders participate in equity and stock-based compensation programs, which have historically created substantial long-term wealth for top performers. What You’ll Do Business Development Manager: This is a high-ownership, technically grounded sales role where you will: Drive revenue growth across assigned aerospace and defense accounts Identify, develop, and close new technical and commercial opportunities Build relationships with engineering leaders, program managers, and executive stakeholders Own a defined portfolio of customers with full accountability for results Translate technical engineering capability into customer solutions and programs Partner closely with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to win business Track market trends, competitive activity, and customer requirements to shape strategy This role operates with significant autonomy. While support, training, and leadership backing are available, success requires self-direction and strong ownership of outcomes. Who This Is For as a Business Development Manager: This role is ideal for: Engineers (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, systems, or related disciplines) looking to transition into commercial leadership Technical professionals with 3+ years of aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing experience Individuals comfortable engaging with customers, negotiating, and driving strategy Candidates seeking a long-term path to VP and executive leadership roles Self-starters who can operate independently while leveraging available support when needed Requirements of the Business Development Manager: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field 3+ years of aerospace, defense, or technical industry experience Exposure to customer engagement, contracts, program management, or technical sales Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skillsAbility to travel approximately 40%Must be a U.S. person due to export-controlled technology regulations Culture & Environment of the Business Development Manager: High-performance, ownership-driven culture within a multi-business-unit aerospace platform Significant visibility to senior leadership and commercial executives Strong collaboration across engineering, operations, and business development teams Entrepreneurial operating model with autonomy at the business unit level Opportunities for mobility across multiple aerospace and defense divisions in the U.S. The Opportunity of the Business Development Manager: This is a career-defining pivot for engineers who want to move beyond technical execution into customer-facing leadership, commercial ownership, and executive progression. If you are looking for a heavily structured, micromanaged environment, this is not the right fit. If you want autonomy, technical credibility, and a clear path toward VP-level leadership with meaningful long-term equity upside, this opportunity is designed for exactly that trajectory. If you would like to have a confidential chat, please contact Rabeel Imrane, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr