A&D Thermal Solutions Business Developer

Loar Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Loar Group, a diversified aerospace and defense conglomerate, seeks a proactive Business Development Manager to drive North American growth in thermal management solutions. You will identify opportunities, build strategic relationships with OEMs and tier suppliers, and win new business across mission-critical programs.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in aerospace/defense BD, a Hunter mindset, and strong presentation skills to influence engineering teams and executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of successful business development experience within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Experience selling technical products and solutions.
• Strong prospecting and hunter mindset with a demonstrated ability to win new business.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while influencing internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Identify and target aerospace and defense programs aligned with the business' capabilities.
• Prospect new customers and penetrate key accounts across North America.
• Develop relationships with engineering, procurement, and executive decision-makers.
• Qualify opportunities by understanding technical requirements, budgets, and purchasing timelines.
• Deliver compelling customer presentations, proposals, and value-based solutions.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities.
• Represent the company at industry events and trade shows.

Skills

Hunter mindset

Aerospace sales

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Independent work

Communication ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related

Job description

Loar Group, a diversified aerospace and defense conglomerate, seeks a proactive Business Development Manager to drive North American growth in thermal management solutions. You will identify opportunities, build strategic relationships with OEMs and tier suppliers, and win new business across mission-critical programs.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in aerospace/defense BD, a Hunter mindset, and strong presentation skills to influence engineering teams and executives.