Strategic Military Defense Business Development Manager

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Parker Aerospace, a division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, seeks a Business Development Manager for military markets in the Akron area. You will lead strategic efforts, build defense program relationships, and guide opportunities from pursuit to execution.

Responsibilities include market research, program tracking, and collaboration with engineering, contracts, and operations to advance mission-critical military solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Business.
• 10+ years business development, engineering experience in aerospace or defense.
• Experience with military customers, defense contractors, or government agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic and tactical plans for military market growth.
• Conduct defense market research and program tracking.
• Support capture planning, pricing inputs, and proposals for military programs.
• Maintain relationships with military customers and industry partners.

Skills

Military market knowledge

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Parker Aerospace, a division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, seeks a Business Development Manager for military markets in the Akron area. You will lead strategic efforts, build defense program relationships, and guide opportunities from pursuit to execution.

Responsibilities include market research, program tracking, and collaboration with engineering, contracts, and operations to advance mission-critical military solutions.