Business Development Manager, Aerospace Tooling & GSE

Rhinestahl Corporation; Mason (OH); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RH Aero Systems in Mason, OH seeks a Business Development Manager for Aerospace Tooling & GSE to expand its U.S. commercial aviation footprint. You will identify opportunities, lead proposals, and build key relationships with airlines, MROs, and leasing companies.

This permanent full-time role offers remote work flexibility, a broad travel requirement (40–50%), and collaboration with engineering, product, and operations teams to tailor GSE solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, International Relations, or related field.
• Experience in business development or sales in U.S. aviation markets and contracting.
• Experience selling aerospace or GSE products.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and proposal-writing skills.
• Willingness to travel 40–50%.
• Established network in commercial aviation.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations and GSE systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for aircraft GSE in the U.S.
• Lead end-to-end proposals, RFIs/RFQs, pricing input, and contract terms.
• Build strategic relationships with procurement teams and logistics decision-makers.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and operations to tailor GSE solutions.
• Visit customer sites to uncover sales opportunities and gather feedback.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term BD and sales strategies.
• Conduct market research on trends, customer needs, and competitors.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/International Relations

Job description

Business Development Manager, Aerospace Tooling & GSE

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Mason, OH 45040

Description

Business Development Manager, Aerospace Tooling & GSE
Mason,OH
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.