Business Development Director, Investment Casting

Hitchiner; Milford (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitchiner seeks a Business Development Director to identify and convert strategic growth opportunities, shaping market growth strategies and building long-term customer relationships.

You will lead commercial development across aerospace, defense, and engineered manufacturing segments, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver market insights to guide long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, marketing, or related field; master's preferred.
• 8+ years in business development or related commercial roles in engineered manufacturing.
• Experience with investment casting, forging, metal forming, or similar manufacturing.
• Proven track record identifying and securing complex opportunities.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to analyze opportunities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (40–60%).

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes growth strategies to generate profitable revenue and expand market presence.
• Cultivates strategic relationships with customers; acts as primary commercial resource.
• Leads commercial evaluation of new opportunities; develops strategies and business recommendations.
• Provides market intelligence to support planning and decision-making.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Market development

Sales leadership

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering/related field

Master's preferred

Job description

The Business Development Director is responsible for identifying, developing, and converting strategic growth opportunities into profitable revenue. The role develops market growth strategies, builds long-term customer relationships, leads the commercial development of new business opportunities, and provides market intelligence that supports Hitchiner’s strategic growth objectives.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Market Growth & Revenue Expansion (30%)

• Develops and executes business development strategies that generate profitable revenue growth and expand the Company's presence within existing and emerging markets. Identifies, qualifies, and advances strategic business opportunities while strengthening customer relationships and positioning the Company for long-term commercial success.

Strategic Customer Engagement (30%)

• Develops and maintains strategic relationships with customers and key decision-makers to position the Company as a preferred manufacturing partner. Serves as the primary commercial resource for assigned accounts by understanding customer business objectives, identifying future opportunities, influencing sourcing and design decisions, and aligning customer needs with the Company's capabilities.

Opportunity Development & Commercial Strategy (25%)

• Leads the commercial evaluation and development of new business opportunities by partnering with customers and cross-functional teams to assess technical feasibility, business risk, financial viability, and strategic alignment. Develops commercial strategies and business recommendations that support profitable growth and successful program acquisition.
• Provides market intelligence and commercial insights that support business planning, strategic decision-making, and long-term growth. Monitors industry trends, competitive activity, customer priorities, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities, anticipate market changes, and strengthen the Company's competitive position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (IF APPLICABLE)

None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible experience. A master's degree in business, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Eight (8) or more years of progressively responsible experience in business development, market development, strategic sales, account management, or a related commercial role within aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial manufacturing, or other engineered manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting investment casting, forging, metal forming, or other highly engineered manufacturing environments is required.
• Demonstrated success identifying, developing, and securing complex commercial opportunities that drive profitable business growth.
• Strong business, financial, and analytical acumen with the ability to evaluate commercial opportunities and develop business recommendations.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including travel between U.S. and Mexico operations and customer locations (approximately 40–60%).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of business development, strategic account management, commercial growth strategies, and market development.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering concepts, and industrial markets sufficient to develop customer solutions and identify business opportunities.
• Thorough knowledge of financial analysis, pricing strategies, business case development, and commercial risk assessment.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, planning, and business decision-making skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with customers, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong verbal communication, written communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead complex initiatives and influence business decisions without formal supervisory authority.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while exercising sound judgment and accountability for results.