Remote Aerospace Growth Leader

NPAworldwide; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide seeks a Business Development Leader for Aerospace/Defense Manufacturing. This remote USA role with travel to the Phoenix HQ focuses on growing a multi-billion-dollar division by expanding existing relationships and pursuing new customers in current or adjacent markets.

You will guide capture planning, proposals, and strategic customer engagement in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in aerospace/defense sales, strong leadership and program-management skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related discipline (DESIRED).
• 8+ years of sales experience of machined products for aerospace/defense.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet competing deadlines consistently.
• Motivated self-starter with ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Program management skills.
• Proven customer relations skills.
• Contract administration skills.
• Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives in designated accounts.
• Support estimating and other activities with customer follow-up for in-process and submitted quotes and proposals.
• Develop Capture Plans for strategic programs, part numbers, and customers.
• Stay current on industry intel, new programs, and aircraft platform rates.
• Support activities for customer awards, including contract review.
• Develop and expand relationships with key strategic partners and internal staff.
• Identify new customers within designated accounts and regions.
• Maintain knowledge of market trends and competitive actions to support company objectives.
• Work with business units to develop and execute consistent customer strategies.
• Assist business units with customer account planning and forecasting.
• Assist with resolution of customer issues.
• Proactively assess and validate customer needs ongoing.
• Provide market updates to business units for designated customers and regions.
• Give high-level presentations to customers and create sales presentations for leadership.

Skills

Aerospace/defense sales

Prioritization

Self-starter

Program management

Customer relations

Contract administration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

NPAworldwide seeks a Business Development Leader for Aerospace/Defense Manufacturing. This remote USA role with travel to the Phoenix HQ focuses on growing a multi-billion-dollar division by expanding existing relationships and pursuing new customers in current or adjacent markets.

You will guide capture planning, proposals, and strategic customer engagement in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in aerospace/defense sales, strong leadership and program-management skills, and