Aerospace Business Development Manager - Propulsion & Electrification

NIDEC Defense Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Aerospace seeks a highly motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth in aerospace propulsion and emerging defense markets. You will bridge Strategic Marketing and Sales to convert priorities into a robust pipeline and awarded business, engaging with OEMs, manufacturers, and defense contractors.

You will develop relationships with key stakeholders, identify applications, and lead opportunities from engagement through contract award, working cross-functionally to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Aerospace, or related field.
• 7+ years in Business Development, Technical Sales, Product Management, or related roles in aerospace/defense.
• Experience engaging with aerospace OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, aircraft manufacturers, system integrators, or defense orgs is preferred.
• Proven track record of identifying, developing, and winning new business.
• Fluent English; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, develop, and capture new business opportunities in aerospace propulsion, electrification, AAM, UAV, and defense markets.
• Lead customer engagement from initial prospecting through proposal development, negotiation, and contract award.
• Develop and execute capture strategies to convert targets into growth and bookings.
• Maintain accurate pipeline, account plans, and forecasts in Salesforce.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Public speaking

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/Aerospace

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nidec Aerospace seeks a highly motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth in aerospace propulsion and emerging defense markets. You will bridge Strategic Marketing and Sales to convert priorities into a robust pipeline and awarded business, engaging with OEMs, manufacturers, and defense contractors.

You will develop relationships with key stakeholders, identify applications, and lead opportunities from engagement through contract award, working cross-functionally to align