Associate Business Development & Applications Specialist

Zohorecruit; South Dakota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Staffing LLC is seeking an Associate Business Development & Applications Specialist for a full-time role based in Buffalo, NY. The position involves developing strategic relationships with aerospace industry customers and supporting business growth from concept through production, collaborating with internal teams on RFQs and product evaluations.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years in business development or applications engineering, with strong communication skills and a

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in business development, account management, sales, or applications engineering.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or space industries is a plus.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain strategic relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, engine manufacturers, and aerospace customers.
• Develop account strategies to expand market presence and revenue.
• Identify new business opportunities across commercial aerospace, defense, and space programs.
• Lead customer engagements, including business reviews, strategic planning, and growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support RFQs, product evaluations, and qualification efforts.
• Provide technical and commercial support through development, qualification, and production stages.

Job description

Associate Business Development & Applications Specialist

Full time | Progressive Staffing LLC | United States

Job Information

$70,000 - $95,000 annually depending on experience

Work Experience 1-3 years

Business Management

City Buffalo

State/Province New York

Job Description

ASSOCIATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST (Permanent) Our client, a global manufacturing organization headquartered in WNY, is looking to add an Associate Business Development/Applications Specialist to their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate to combine technical expertise with strategic business development strategies in order to drive business.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain strategic professional relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, engine manufacturers, and defense and space sector customers within the aerospace field
• Develop creative account strategies focused on expanding market presence, increasing revenue, and supporting long-term business growth
• Pinpoint new business opportunities across commercial aerospace, defense, military, and programs
• Lead customer engagement activities, including business reviews, strategic planning sessions, and growth initiatives
• Partner with customers to understand complex technical requirements and application needs
• Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and aerospace standards to recommend effective solutions
• Collaborate with various internal team members—Quality, Operations, Engineering, etc.—to support product evaluations, RFQs, and qualification efforts
• Provide ongoing technical and commercial support throughout product development, qualification, and production stages
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive activity within the aerospace, defense, and space markets
• Offer educated insights and recommendations to support business development and strategic decision-making
• Participate in the development of customer-focused value propositions, pricing strategies, and technical presentations
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Ensure up to date and accurate CRM reports, sales forecasts, opportunity pipelines, and program status reports are maintained
• Support key strategic initiatives that drive sustainable growth and strengthen the long-term success of the business unit as well as the organization
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
• $ 70,000 - $95,000 annually depending on experience
• 3+ years’ experience in business development, account management, sales, applications engineering, etc.
• Aerospace, defense, or space industry experience is a plus
• Experience supporting Tier 1 or OEM customer programs is a plus
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with employees and customers
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong organization skills, analytical, and time management skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Relocation not available
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available