Aviation Business Development Manager

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Annual bonuses

Remote work

Travel expense account

Global health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Aviation Business Development Manager to lead growth from a fully remote position. Drive revenue, build partnerships, and expand market share in global aviation markets while collaborating with sales, marketing, and product teams.

You will identify opportunities, manage a diverse pipeline, and travel as needed, all in a high-autonomy, results-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in business development, sales, or marketing in aviation/aerospace.
• Proven track record of meeting revenue targets.
• Excellent remote communication and presentation skills.
• Global market understanding and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to expand market share and achieve revenue targets in the aviation industry.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including partnerships, collaborations, and key account acquisition.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and industry influencers.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective clients and partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, marketing, product development) to ensure a cohesive approach to market penetration.

Skills

Aviation market knowledge

Strategic sales leadership

Partnership development

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a strategic and results-driven Aviation Business Development Manager to spearhead growth initiatives from a fully remote position. This role involves identifying new market opportunities, building strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth within the aviation sector. You will leverage your deep understanding of the industry and your extensive network to forge key partnerships and secure new business. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned sales and business development professional to make a substantial impact on the company's expansion strategy, working autonomously with global reach.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to expand market share and achieve revenue targets in the aviation industry .
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including partnerships, collaborations, and key account acquisition.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and industry influencers.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective clients and partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, marketing, product development) to ensure a cohesive approach to market penetration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Aviation Management, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing within the aviation or aerospace sectors.
• Proven track record of successfully meeting or exceeding business development targets.
• Strong understanding of the global aviation market, including key players and trends.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, essential for remote engagement .
• Ability to work independently, manage a diverse pipeline, and travel as required (though primary work is remote).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with uncapped commission structure and annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous expense account for travel and client entertainment.
• Significant opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote , high-impact role focused on strategic growth.