Senior Aerospace BD Manager - Metal Fabrication

Game; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

PTO + holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Employer Paid Life and Disability

Pilot’s License program

Job summary

Game Aerospace, based in Bentonville, AR, is seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager to lead growth for its Metal Fabrication and precision machining operations. You will craft and execute a strategic plan, build a robust pipeline of RFQs, and convert opportunities into profitable contracts with aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

You will collaborate with engineering and production teams to align technical requirements, pricing, and delivery expectations, while expanding relationships

Qualifications

• 10+ years of business development experience within the aerospace or aviation industry.
• Familiarity with FAA STC, PMA, and TSO, including their relevance to aviation manufacturing and parts markets.
• Demonstrated success securing significant manufacturing contracts and generating profitable revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, customer purchasing requirements, and supplier qualification procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan focused on generating profitable manufacturing contracts for Game Aerospace's Metal Fabrication department.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with aerospace OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, aviation manufacturers, and customers in adjacent manufacturing markets.
• Lead the full business development cycle, including prospecting, customer engagement, opportunity qualification, quotation coordination, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to evaluate technical requirements, production capabilities, pricing, margins, and delivery expectations.
• Develop long-term customer relationships that generate repeat business and continued revenue growth.
• Represent Game Aerospace at customer meetings, facility visits, industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events.

Skills

Aerospace industry experience

Sales leadership

CRM management

RFQ qualification

Negotiation

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Game Aerospace, based in Bentonville, AR, is seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager to lead growth for its Metal Fabrication and precision machining operations. You will craft and execute a strategic plan, build a robust pipeline of RFQs, and convert opportunities into profitable contracts with aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

You will collaborate with engineering and production teams to align technical requirements, pricing, and delivery expectations, while expanding relationships