Strategic Growth & Partnerships Manager

NIDEC Defense Group; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NIDEC Defense Group is seeking a Manager, Business Development to lead BD teams, drive revenue growth, and form strategic partnerships across products and markets. You will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Finance to translate strategy into executable plans and manage high‑impact opportunities.

The role emphasizes people leadership, opportunity management, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver strong top‑line results and long‑term growth in a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or related field required.
• Strong understanding of sales cycles, market analysis, and growth strategy.
• Proven people-leadership and performance-management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Business Development Managers, Specialists, or Analysts to achieve growth targets.
• Translate growth strategy into actionable BD plans and manage the opportunity pipeline.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new markets, customers, and partnerships.
• Negotiate and structure deals in collaboration with Legal and Finance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations.

Skills

Sales cycles

Market analysis

Growth strategy

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

NIDEC Defense Group is seeking a Manager, Business Development to lead BD teams, drive revenue growth, and form strategic partnerships across products and markets. You will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Finance to translate strategy into executable plans and manage high‑impact opportunities.

The role emphasizes people leadership, opportunity management, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver strong top‑line results and long‑term growth in a dynamic, global environment.