Aerospace Market Growth Lead

ELANTAS North America, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ELANTAS North America, LLC seeks a New Business Development Manager to drive aerospace growth by identifying new markets, customers, and applications across North America. You will conduct market research, engage with customers, and align with R&D to advance portfolio innovation and product qualifications.

The role requires 7–10+ years in aerospace, proven new business wins, and the ability to navigate a matrix of sales, technical, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, Aerospace engineering or related field.
• 7–10+ years of experience in the Aerospace field.
• Proven experience winning new business in a technical, solution-selling environment.
• Experience working with formulators, R&D teams, technical service, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of thermoset resin systems and fiber-based composites for aerospace structures.
• Knowledge of resin systems for aerospace components manufacturing (epoxy, polyurethane).
• MBA or commercial training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and existing market segments to support the aerospace growth strategy (within EM Business Line).
• Lead implementation of the aerospace and defense growth strategy in North America.
• Expand existing accounts and establish strategic collaborations in aerospace and defense.
• Plan and attend trade shows and conferences to develop markets and leads.
• Engage in industry technical committees to understand markets and customer requirements.
• Promote ELANTAS activities in aerospace and defense through events and conferences.
• Visit potential and existing customers, including cold calls, with/without other reps.
• Coordinate with Sales, Tech Service and R&D to identify growth opportunities and pricing.
• Support product approvals, commercial negotiations, and successful project launches.

Skills

Proven new business development

Customer-facing maturity

Technical credibility

Commercial drive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, Aerospace engineering or related field

MBA or commercial training (optional)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

ELANTAS North America, LLC seeks a New Business Development Manager to drive aerospace growth by identifying new markets, customers, and applications across North America. You will conduct market research, engage with customers, and align with R&D to advance portfolio innovation and product qualifications.

The role requires 7–10+ years in aerospace, proven new business wins, and the ability to navigate a matrix of sales, technical, and operations teams.