Business Development Manager, Aerospace Tooling & GSE

Rhinestahl Corporation; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

HSA/FSA

Mental health resources

401k match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RH Aero Systems is hiring a Business Development Manager to expand our aerospace tooling and GSE footprint in the U.S. You will identify opportunities, lead proposals, and build strategic relationships with airlines, MROs, and leasing companies.

Travel 40–50% to engage customers and industry events, driving long-term growth across our GSE portfolio. Join a customer-focused team delivering engineered solutions for OEMs, MROs and operators, with a strong emphasis on market research and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience selling aerospace or GSE products in US aviation markets is preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and proposal-writing skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel 40–50% for customer engagements and industry events.
• Established network within the commercial aviation industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new US GSE opportunities with airlines, MROs and leasing companies.
• Lead end-to-end proposals, RFIs/RFQs, pricing input, and negotiate terms.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with procurement teams and logistics decision-makers.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and operations to tailor GSE solutions.
• Visit customer sites regularly to uncover sales opportunities and gather feedback.
• Develop short- and long-term BD and sales strategies aligned with company goals.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitors.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Proposal writing

Networking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Business Development Manager, Aerospace Tooling & GSE

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Mason, OH 45040

Description

Business Development Manager, Aerospace Tooling & GSE
Dallas, Texas
Reports to: VP- GM Americas,

Type of Employment : Permanent Full time

Work Arrangement: Remote

U.S. Work Eligibility

Candidates must be U.S. citizens or Green Card holders to be considered for this role.

Who We Are?

RH Aero Systems is setting the standard for aviation support equipment and services. Through our industry-leading businesses – Rhinestahl and HYDRO Systems – we deliver capability across custom-designed Ground Support Equipment, OEM-licensed engine and airframe tooling, 26 global service centers and innovative engineered solutions for OEMs, MROs and Operators worldwide. RH Aero Systems’ global headquarters are in Mason, Ohio, USA, and Biberach, Germany. For further details visit RHAero.com.

Join a customer-focused team where you will help expand our presence in the U.S. commercial aviation market. In this role, you will build trusted industry relationships, shape solutions around customer needs, and contribute directly to long-term growth across our aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) and tooling portfolio.

What You Will Do?

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for aircraft GSE across the U.S. commercial aviation market, including airlines, MROs, and leasing companies.
• Lead the end-to-end proposal process, including RFI and RFQ responses, bid strategies, and pricing input; partner with technical teams to meet customer requirements and budget expectations; and negotiate contract terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with commercial procurement teams, contractors, and logistics decision-makers.
• Partner with engineering, product management, and operations teams to tailor GSE solutions to customer specifications and operational needs.
• Visit customer sites regularly to uncover sales opportunities, develop solutions using new and improved products, and gather feedback that strengthens customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term business development and sales strategies aligned with company goals.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, evolving customer needs, and potential competitors within the commercial aerospace industry.

Qualifications

What You Will Bring?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, International Relations, or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or program management within U.S. aviation markets, with a strong record of securing contracts or partnerships.
• Demonstrated success selling aerospace or GSE-related products within the aviation industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and proposal-writing skills.
• Willingness to travel 40-50% for customer engagements and industry events.
• Established network of contacts across the commercial aviation industry.
• Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations and GSE systems.

Benefits and Additional Information

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team’s health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• The company offers competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, HSA and FSA plans, Mental health resources, and employee assistance programs.
• We offer Paid Parental Leave, Company Paid Long Term Disability, competitive 401k employer match, floating holiday, tuition reimbursement program, amongst other benefits.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. The company participates in E-Verify as required by law.