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Cartridge Actuated Devices · 1 month ago

Business Unit Manager

51 Dwight Place, Fairfield, NJ 07004, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

Cartridge Actuated Devices is focused on delivering world-class solutions in the aerospace and defense sectors. The Business Unit Manager will lead a multifunctional team to drive projects to timely completion, focusing on customer needs and maximizing business opportunities.

Aviation & Aerospace

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Generate profitable, new business opportunities, proposal/quote preparation, Business Unit bookings

Develop and/or maintain excellent customer relationships

Create value for the B.U. through appropriate pricing as well as productivity improvements

Ensure excellent customer service and contractual performance while meeting cost objectives

Participate/ Lead contract negotiations and with responsibility for oversight of customer correspondence

Drive the development of proposals for new and repeat business assuring fulfillment of technical requirements including gross margin, terms, conditions, and proposal guidelines

Negotiate contractual commitments with customers as necessary

Act as the liaison between the customer, engineering, manufacturing, and quality

Develop relationships at new business accounts while maintaining long standing relationships with distributors

Assure performance requirements (technical, schedule and budget) are met, keep leadership informed and provide analysis / reports

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Federal Acquisition RegulationsInternational Traffic in Arms RegulationsExport Administration RegulationsMicrosoft applicationsContract negotiationAerospaceDefense experienceAnalytical skillsBusiness judgmentCritical thinkingOrganizational skills

Required

Working knowledge and experience in: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Proven past ability to demonstrate critical thinking and sound business judgment while prioritizing multiple competing priorities and projects, driving results, and creating real value

Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications: Word, excel, power point, share point

Excellent analytical, organizational skill

Broad business knowledge in sales, engineering, finance and operations

Proven ability to interpret and resolve complex contract terms and conditions in the commercial and defense aerospace industry

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Bachelor's degree in Business

10 years' progressive management experience with increasing responsibilities in program or product line management in a manufacturing environment

Preferred

Experience in aerospace and defense industry preferred

6-8 years' experience preferred

Proven negotiator with understanding of contract terms and conditions coupled with the ability to navigate challenging customer situations while performing under high volume deadlines