Aviation GSE BizDev & Partnerships Lead

Rhinestahl Corporation; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

HSA/FSA plans

Paid parental leave

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RH Aero Systems is seeking a dynamic Business Development Specialist to lead and expand our sales of aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) and tooling to airlines, MROs and leasing companies in the U.S.

The ideal candidate has deep procurement experience in aviation, a proven track record in winning contracts, and the ability to build lasting commercial partnerships while coordinating with engineering, product management, and operations teams. Travel 40–50% will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Proven experience in U.S. aviation markets and securing contracts.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and proposal-writing skills.
• Willingness to travel 40–50% for customer engagement and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the U.S. aviation segment for aircraft GSE, including MROs and leasing companies.
• Lead end-to-end proposal development, including RFI/RFQ responses, bid strategies, pricing input; collaborate with engineering to meet technical requirements and budget constraints.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with procurement personnel, contractors, and logistics decision-makers.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and operations teams to tailor GSE solutions to customer specs and requirements.
• Visit customer sites frequently to identify opportunities, gather feedback, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Proposal writing

Networking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Intl Relations

Job description

RH Aero Systems is seeking a dynamic Business Development Specialist to lead and expand our sales of aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) and tooling to airlines, MROs and leasing companies in the U.S.

The ideal candidate has deep procurement experience in aviation, a proven track record in winning contracts, and the ability to build lasting commercial partnerships while coordinating with engineering, product management, and operations teams. Travel 40–50% will be required.