Composites One · 2 days ago
Aerospace Business Development Manager
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expComposites One is a leader in advanced composite solutions for the aerospace market. They are seeking an Aerospace Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth by developing new business opportunities and building relationships with OEMs, customers, and suppliers.
Advanced MaterialsIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead aerospace business development initiatives from initial engagement through first revenue across North America
Ensure current-year returns from previously launched business development initiatives
Develop and execute a comprehensive aerospace business development plan aligned with company strategy
Identify and evaluate new aerospace sub-markets, geographies, and product opportunities
Research market conditions, trends, opportunities, and threats through engagement with customers, suppliers, OEMs, and the Sales team
Evaluate competitive landscapes and recommend appropriate tactics to strengthen market position
Collaborate with the Director of Aerospace, Advanced Composites Market Managers, Chief Applications Engineer, and Sales Management to define and execute strategic growth paths
Clearly articulate the opportunity, resource requirements, timelines, and risks associated with each business development initiative
Communicate progress to key stakeholders using standardized reporting and agreed-upon cadences
Advise leadership on key actions required to strengthen Composites One’s brand leadership in the aerospace market
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers to understand evolving needs and expectations
Develop and execute a robust OEM strategy that positions Composites One’s solutions and value proposition effectively
Leverage internal and external assets to amplify Composites One’s leadership across all composite applications
Identify supplier and product requirements necessary to meet aerospace specifications and customer demands
Support the Director of Aerospace, functional leaders, and Senior Management in the development and execution of short- and long-term strategic initiatives
Assist in shaping operational and organizational strategy aligned with aerospace and advanced composites objectives
Ensure alignment between operational, sales, and corporate priorities through regular interaction with department leaders
Assist in guiding and supporting the Aerospace team in achieving established goals and objectives
Encourage strong cross-functional collaboration by identifying teamwork opportunities and leading initiatives to successful outcomes
Provide vision and leadership that motivates others to achieve company goals, values, and long-term strategic objectives
Build trust and maintain effective working relationships at multiple levels internally and externally, including customers, suppliers, and OEMs
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the aerospace industry
Bachelor's degree in Composites Engineering or a related field
Proven track record of success in business development or related commercial roles
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels
Broad knowledge of composite materials, including resin systems, prepregs, tooling products, fiber reinforcements, and advanced bonding technologies
Experience with composite processing methods such as automated fiber placement (AFP), automated tape laying (ATL), autoclave, and out-of-autoclave processing
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities with the ability to evaluate data and identify trends
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); ability to learn internal systems such as MXP and SAP
Ability to leverage diverse sales tools, tactics, and techniques to achieve business objectives
Strong capability to learn and understand supplier products, processes, and strategies to best support customer solutions
Ability to travel up to 80%, both domestically and internationally
Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and background check
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Annual bonuses
Profit sharing
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Company
Composites One
Composites One is a supplier of composite materials serving customers from more than 35 locations in North America.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leon Garoufalis
President & CEO
Al Dobbeck
EVP and Chief Operating Officer
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