Business Development Manager

Textron; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Singapore seeks a high-impact Business Development Manager to lead marketing and sales of Bell helicopters and related kits in the Asia region. You will plan activities across assigned countries, drive major fleet sales, and coordinate with independent representatives to meet objectives.

The role requires aviation experience, a degree with aviation skills, and a willingness to travel. You will collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with corporate strategies and

Qualifications

• Minimum University Degree with Aviation Technical Skills.
• At least five (5) years of Aviation experience in similar industry, prefer ten (10) years with proven sales.
• Good business acumen, time management, customer focus and planning skills.
• Aviation Pilot license or A&P in rotary-wing preferred.
• Able to travel when business needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct business development activities in assigned countries.
• Achieve BHT's goals of identifying and developing potential military and civil customers, with emphasis on major fleet sales programs.
• Formulate and execute effective strategies to achieve sales that meet or exceed established profit and return objectives and results in satisfactory market share.
• Oversee and supervise the performance of the Independent Representatives in assigned countries to ensure close coordination of marketing activities in the respective countries and compliance with the standards specified in their IRA's.
• Manage and prioritize workload to ensure timely, complete and accurate preparation and submittal of program sales proposals and customer responses in assigned countries.
• Work closely with Asian Managers, Legal, business. Operations, Contracts Administration, Applications Engineering, Finance, Program Management, Commercial Estimating to ensure coordination of various BHTI inputs.
• Significant travel required to support Sales and Marketing.
• Provide reports and presentations to senior management on programs and developments as required.
• Maintain contacts with USA, Canadian and other local government Diplomatic Staffs.
• Maintain close coordination with all buyers in assigned markets.

Skills

Aviation experience

Business acumen

Time management

Planning skills

Customer focus

Travel readiness

Education

University degree with aviation technical skills

Job description

We're more than aviation experts, we're pioneers. We challenge what's possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

This position is held responsible and accountable for marketing and sales of Bell helicopters and associated accessories and kits within his respective region in the Bell Textron Asia area.

What you’ll be doing as a Business Development Manager

• Plan, coordinate and direct business development activities in assigned countries.
• Achieve BHT's goals of identifying and developing potential military and civil customers, with emphasis on major fleet sales programs.
• Formulate and execute effective strategies to achieve sales that meet or exceed established profit and return objectives and results in satisfactory market share.
• Oversee and supervise the performance of the Independent Representatives in assigned countries to ensure close coordination of marketing activities in the respective countries and compliance with the standards specified in their IRA's.
• Manage and prioritize workload to ensure timely, complete and accurate preparation and submittal of program sales proposals and customer responses in assigned countries.
• Work closely with Asian Managers, Legal, business. Operations, Contracts Administration, Applications Engineering, Finance, Program Management, Commercial Estimating to ensure coordination of various BHTI inputs.
• Significant travel required to support Sales and Marketing.
• Provide reports and presentations to senior management on programs and developments as required.
• Maintain contacts with USA, Canadian and other local government Diplomatic Staffs.
• Maintain close coordination with all buyers in assigned markets.

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Minimum University Degree with Aviation Technical Skills
• At least five (5) years of Aviation experience in similar industry, prefer ten (10) years with proven sales.
• Good business acumen, time management, customer focus and planning skills.
• Aviation Pilot license or A&P in rotary-wing preferred.
• Able to travel when business needs arise.

It's time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let's make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required - we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location: Singapore-Singapore