Job Description
Join a top New Jersey workplace recognized years in a row for innovation, excellence, and a collaborative culture as a Business Development Manager. They manufacture cutting-edge systems for Aerospace & Defense, and looking for someone to join their space division.
Why This Role as a Business Development Manager:
This is more than a sales role, this is an opportunity to leverage your engineering or technical background in a business and data-driven environment. You’ll work alongside a dynamic team of engineers who have pivoted into business, strategy, and analytics, giving you exposure to both the technical and commercial sides of aerospace and defense. Here, your work directly contributes to mission-critical projects while providing meaningful professional growth.
They have an award winning culture, collaborative culture, competitive compensation in the area, and esteemed reputation.
What You’ll Do as Business Development Manager:
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Manage a full business development pipeline, from opportunity identification to closure, with detailed tracking of actions, contacts, and product applications.
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Arrange and lead meetings with prospective customers, leveraging product knowledge and technical expertise.
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Collaborate with proposal and contracts teams to ensure timely submissions and compliance with FAR, DFAR, and ITAR regulations.
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Act as a capture manager for high-impact opportunities, co-developing new product cases with technical leadership.
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Conduct market research and customer trend analysis to identify new opportunities.
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Provide leadership in customer engagement, reporting, and service improvement initiatives.
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Travel domestically and internationally (30–50%) to represent the company at customer sites, trade shows, and industry events.
What We’re Looking For in a Business Development Manager:
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Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Engineering, Business, or Finance.
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5+ years of business development or management experience in defense and/or commercial aerospace.
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Strong track record in growing customer bases, winning programs, and driving customer satisfaction.
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Knowledge of government procurement regulations (FAR/DFAR) and ITAR compliance.
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Strong sales process experience, organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Highly computer literate, CRM (Salesforce) experience preferred.
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U.S. Citizenship required.
What We Offer to a Business Development Manager:
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Competitive base salary: $120,000 – $170,000
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Premium benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, paid time off, and flexible scheduling.
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Opportunity to grow within a high-performing team that values creativity, technical excellence, and collaboration.
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A work environment that blends office, manufacturing, and hands-on technical exposure.
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Recognition, engagement events, and a culture that celebrates employee achievement.
Location: NJ (with travel required)
If you’re ready to make an impact in aerospace and defense, work with an innovative team, and take your career to the next level, apply today!