Business Development Manager

Aston Carter; Stow (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify and secure new business opportunities in aerospace, defense, naval, and commercial sectors. The role collaborates with the VP of Business Development to craft and execute growth strategies for advanced composite radomes, reflectors, and related products.

This fully remote position allows you to work from a home office across the United States, with travel up to 50% to meet clients and attend industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, or related sectors.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a sales leadership or business development role.

Responsibilities

• Generate new leads and business opportunities through multiple channels that align with the company’s product portfolio in radomes, composite structures, and related solutions.
• Conduct thorough research to identify potential clients, key decision makers, and target accounts within aerospace, defense, naval, and commercial industries.
• Leverage competitive market intelligence to develop and refine business development strategies and go-to-market plans.
• Build, nurture, and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their challenges and position company products as effective solutions.
• Stay informed about emerging industry trends, competitive offerings, and market growth opportunities to proactively shape business development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all customer interactions, opportunities, and activities using Salesforce CRM, and manage a robust pipeline of leads.
• Drive revenue growth by identifying new opportunities, developing innovative sales strategies, and closing deals to meet or exceed targets.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including sales, marketing, product development, and finance, to ensure alignment and synergy in business development efforts.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of product marketing materials that effectively communicate value propositions to target markets.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators such as lead conversion rates, pipeline velocity, and revenue generated from qualified leads to evaluate and improve performance.
• Represent the company in interactions with aerospace and defense industry partners, strengthening connectivity and expanding the partner ecosystem.
• Travel domestically and internationally, as needed (up to approximately 50% of the time), to meet clients, attend industry events, and support business development initiatives.

Skills

Lead generation

Account targeting

Sales strategy

Relationship building

CRM (Salesforce)

Communication

Remote work

Travel readiness

Pipeline management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Business Development Manager identifies and secures new business opportunities, builds strategic partnerships, and expands market presence in aerospace, defense, naval, and commercial sectors. This role works closely with the Vice President of Business Development to develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy that supports the company’s growth objectives, particularly in advanced composite radomes, reflectors, and structural composite products used in critical communications and radar applications.

Job Title

Business Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Generate new leads and business opportunities through multiple channels that align with the company’s product portfolio in radomes, composite structures, and related solutions.
• Conduct thorough research to identify potential clients, key decision makers, and target accounts within aerospace, defense, naval, and commercial industries.
• Leverage competitive market intelligence to develop and refine business development strategies and go-to-market plans.
• Build, nurture, and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their challenges and position company products as effective solutions.
• Stay informed about emerging industry trends, competitive offerings, and market growth opportunities to proactively shape business development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all customer interactions, opportunities, and activities using Salesforce CRM, and manage a robust pipeline of leads.
• Drive revenue growth by identifying new opportunities, developing innovative sales strategies, and closing deals to meet or exceed targets.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including sales, marketing, product development, and finance, to ensure alignment and synergy in business development efforts.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of product marketing materials that effectively communicate value propositions to target markets.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators such as lead conversion rates, pipeline velocity, and revenue generated from qualified leads to evaluate and improve performance.
• Represent the company in interactions with aerospace and defense industry partners, strengthening connectivity and expanding the partner ecosystem.
• Travel domestically and internationally, as needed (up to approximately 50% of the time), to meet clients, attend industry events, and support business development initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with a strong focus on relationship building.
• Proven sales skills with a track record of driving customer engagement and closing deals.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret market data and customer needs.
• Ability to work productively and independently in a remote environment.
• Ability to function effectively in a high-paced and at times stressful setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or comparable productivity software.
• Proficiency with Salesforce CRM for managing leads, opportunities, and sales pipelines.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a sales leadership or business development role with a proven track record of success.
• Strong connectivity and established relationships with aerospace and defense industry partners.
• Experience in technical sales within aerospace, defense, aviation, or related sectors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Background in aerospace, defense, technical sales, or aviation industries.
• Experience working with complex, highly engineered products such as radomes, composite structures, or related technologies.
• Comfort working with key performance indicators (KPIs) such as lead conversion, pipeline velocity, and revenue metrics.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 50% of the time.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally as part of normal work activities.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote role based anywhere in the United States, offering flexibility to work from a home office while collaborating with a global team. Work typically involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, using tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce CRM to manage communications, analysis, and reporting. The position supports a high-growth, innovation-driven environment focused on advanced electronic components, composite structures, and critical communications technologies that serve commercial and military communications, medical, industrial, and scientific markets. The role requires a moderate level of domestic and international travel, up to approximately 50% of the time, to meet customers, attend industry events, and coordinate with colleagues at various manufacturing locations worldwide.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Stow, MA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

TBD will send benefits package when we have it

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.