Business Development Manager

Adecco Portugal; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Portugal is partnering with a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer to hire a Business Development Manager. This role focuses on identifying new opportunities with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and defense contractors, while building strategic relationships and aligning technical solutions with customer requirements.

You will lead proposals, bid strategies, and contract negotiations, analyze propulsion market trends, and represent the company at industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of business development experience in aerospace/defense (ideally propulsion, power, or electrical systems).
• Strong technical and commercial background.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a U.S. Person (due to ITAR compliance).

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and defense contractors.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships within the aerospace and defense ecosystem.
• Work closely with engineering teams to align technical solutions with customer requirements.
• Lead proposal development, bid strategies, and contract negotiations.
• Analyze trends in the electric propulsion market and competitor activity.
• Represent the company at customer meetings, tradeshows, and industry events.
• Monitor KPIs and report on revenue and growth objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Now Hiring: Business Development Manager - Aerospace & Defense

We're partnering with a leading manufacturer serving the aerospace and defense industries. This company powers mission-critical systems for next-generation aircraft and defense platforms, with customers and programs around the globe.

As they continue to expand, we're seeking a Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth initiatives and expand their global customer base.

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and defense contractors
• Build and maintain strategic relationships within the aerospace and defense ecosystem
• Work closely with engineering teams to align technical solutions with customer requirements
• Lead proposal development, bid strategies, and contract negotiations
• Analyze trends in the electric propulsion market and competitor activity
• Represent the company at customer meetings, tradeshows, and industry events
• Monitor KPIs and report on revenue and growth objectives

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of business development experience in aerospace/defense (ideally propulsion, power, or electrical systems)
• Strong technical and commercial background
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Must be a U.S. Person (due to ITAR compliance)