Missiles BD Leader — Growth, Strategy & Partnerships

Ensign-Bickford Industries; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Missiles Segment. This role leverages deep aerospace and defense experience, engineering insight, and strong customer relationships to identify opportunities, develop differentiated solutions, and support profitable growth.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage complex opportunity funnels, and increase bookings through strategic thinking and market

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of Aerospace and Defense experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage customer relationships by understanding priorities and value.
• Identify, qualify, and track opportunities considering DoD budgeting and contracting processes.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to develop differentiated solutions for customer problems.
• Gather and document customer and market intelligence to inform strategy.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive actions to strengthen differentiation, margins, and bookings.

Skills

Aerospace & Defense experience

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Relationship building

Opportunity funnel management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Missiles Segment. This role leverages deep aerospace and defense experience, engineering insight, and strong customer relationships to identify opportunities, develop differentiated solutions, and support profitable growth.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage complex opportunity funnels, and increase bookings through strategic thinking and market