Business Development Manager

SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd. in Bengaluru is seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth across domestic and international Aerospace & Defence markets, focusing on identifying opportunities and securing new business while strengthening strategic relationships with Defence OEMs, Armed Forces, and DRDO facilities.

The role emphasizes market expansion, account development, capture management, and revenue growth, with cross-functional collaboration to respond to RFQs and

Responsibilities

• Drive BD activities for ADS products across aerospace and defence electronic systems.
• Develop new opportunities domestically and internationally with OEMs, DPSUs, DRDO, armed forces.
• Create strategic account plans to expand ADS footprint in current and new accounts.
• Represent ADS at defence exhibitions and client meetings.
• Pursue opportunities arising from modernization programs, indigenization, offset obligations.
• Coordinate with Design, Engineering, Procurement, Program Management, and Production to respond to RFPs.
• Lead bidding and proposals ensuring timely, compliant submissions.

Job description

Business Development Manager

Position Summary

In SASMOS, we're seeking a highly motivated and commercially driven Business Development Manager to drive business growth across domestic and international Aerospace & Defence markets. The role will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities while strengthening strategic relationships with Defence OEMs, Armed Forces, Defence Research Organizations, System Integrators, Government Agencies, and global defence partners. The Business Development Manager will serve as the primary commercial interface for ADS and will be responsible for expanding the company's presence across Defence Electronics, Electronics Integration Systems, Box Build Assemblies, Electronic Equipment Enclosures, Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Mission-Critical Electronic Systems, Ruggedized Electronic Solutions, Communication Systems, Avionics Sub-Systems, and other high-reliability defence and aerospace products.

The role will focus primarily on business development, customer acquisition, strategic account management, capture management, and revenue growth. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying opportunities from concept and requirement stages through contract award while building long-term relationships with customers and industry partners. Proposal management and RFQ coordination will be supported by a dedicated Business Development Executive team; however, the incumbent will provide commercial leadership throughout the opportunity lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business development activities for ADS products and solutions, including aerospace and defense electronic systems, high-reliability embedded hardware and software solutions, fiber optic products and solutions, electro-mechanical systems, Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), to expand market presence, secure strategic programs, and drive sustainable revenue growth.
• Generate new business opportunities across domestic and international markets by developing and strengthening strategic relationships with Aerospace & Defence OEMs, Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), DRDO laboratories, Indian Armed Forces, and system integrators, driving market expansion, customer acquisition, and sustainable revenue growth.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to strengthen customer relationships, increase wallet share, and expand ADS's footprint within existing accounts through cross-selling, upselling, and long-term engagement initiatives.
• Represent ADS at defence exhibitions, customer meetings, industry forums, and strategic business engagements across India and international markets.
• Actively pursue and develop business opportunities arising from defence modernization programs, indigenization initiatives, make in India programs, offset obligations, strategic partnerships, and international defence collaborations to drive business growth and market expansion.
• Conduct regular cross-functional reviews and coordinate with key internal stakeholders across Design & Development, Engineering, Procurement, Program Management, and Production teams to effectively respond to customer RFPs and drive contract acquisition and execution.
• Lead bidding and proposal activities by preparing competitive commercial proposals, coordinating cross-functional inputs, and ensuring timely submission of compliant bids aligned with customer requirements and business objectives.