Business Unit Manager – Aerospace Commercial

Business Unit Manager – Aerospace Commercial

YER USA Arnsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Business Unit Manager – Aerospace Commercial

YER USA Arnsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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We are currently recruiting a Business Unit Manager – Aerospace Commercial for our client SCHROTH Safety Products, located in Arnsberg, NRW. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic yet hands-on professional with strong business acumen, leadership skills, and a solid track record in business unit, project, or sales management.

Company Overview:

SCHROTH Safety Products is a world leading supplier of innovative occupant protection and restraint systems for specialized applications in aerospace, defense, and motorsports. At their production facilities in Arnsberg, Germany and Fort Lauderdale, Florida SCHROTH develops and manufactures advanced technical solutions in the fields of safety belts, airbag technology, occupant protection systems, and cockpit security solutions.

Role Overview:

The Business Unit Manager – Aerospace Commercial is a newly created role, coordinating cross-functional teams, designed to drive revenue growth, oversee product strategy, and ensure profitability for the Aerospace Commercial business unit. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong execution skills to lead and coordinate the activities across global sites while closely collaborating with sales, purchasing, and other key functions.

The Business Unit Manager will play a key role in aligning sales strategies, managing pricing, resolving operational challenges, and supporting the sales and marketing teams. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader capable of coordinating efforts across multiple teams and driving key projects to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• P&L Management & Business Growth – Drive revenue and profitability for the Aerospace Commercial Business Unit.
• Product & Pricing Strategy – Develop the product roadmap and optimize pricing for sustained market growth.
• Sales & Cross-Functional Coordination – Support internal and external sales and customer service teams, ensuring alignment on bids, contracts and other customer demands.
• Bid & Proposal Oversight – Approve pricing strategies and proposals within designated authority levels. Accountable for external sales team proposal generation.
• Budgeting, Forecasting, & Reporting – Target setting, variance monitoring, demand tracking, and KPI reporting to support business planning.
• Process Optimization & Issue Resolution – Work with operations and sales to remove bottlenecks and enhance efficiency.
• Key Project Execution – Ensure the successful completion of major projects.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
• Extensive professional experience in sales, business leadership, or commercial strategy.
• Proven strategic leadership in business unit, product, or sales management, with a strong track record of driving revenue and profitability.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, align, and manage cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing customer and supplier relationships with a customer-focused mindset.
• Industry experience in aerospace preferred.
• Knowledge of EASA/FAA regulations is a plus but not mandatory.
• Proficiency in CRM software and ERP systems is preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management, Strategy/Planning, and Project Management

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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