Business Development Professional

Aerothreads is a fast-growing company in the Aerospace industry that specializes in the design, fabrication, and installation of Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) blankets. We are seeking to hire an experienced Business Development professional to join our team. If you're a passionate self-starter, creative problem solver, and a collaborative team member Aerothreads is a great place to further your career. Apply today!

Responsibilities for Business Development Professional:

· Manage the quoting process from start to finish which includes: drafting proposals and quotes with cost estimation, delivery, timely follow-up and purchase order finalization.

· Meeting with clients to determine customer needs and shape associated requirements.

· Create channels of new business opportunities, to include qualification, pursuit, and re-assessment on an ongoing basis.

· Spearhead internal quote process with internal teams.

· Handing project off to internal project team.

· Lead participation in trade shows.

· Act as main Point of Contact for our clients.

· Tracking and maintaining Business Development metrics.

· Conduct all business in compliance with company regulations and applicable state, federal, and international guidelines.

Requirements for Business Development Professional:

· Bachelors Degree in Aerospace, Business Management, Marketing, or related field.

· 5-10 Years of outside sales experience.

· Government contracting experience.

· Knowledge of Aerospace (not aeronautics) architectures, capabilities, and operational analysis.

· Experience managing a small team.

· Experience researching and writing Proposals (responding to RFPs).

· Willing to travel to tradeshows and meet potential clients.

· Planning and overseeing marketing initiatives.

· Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Experience in:

· Multilayer Insulation (MLI) Blankets

· Thermal Engineering/ Thermal Hardware Engineering experience

· Microsoft Project

· Deltek Costpoint

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Travel requirement:

• Up to 50% travel

Application Question(s):

• Due to our government contracts, US Citizenship is required. Are you a US Citizen?

Experience:

• Business development: 5 years (Preferred)
• Aerospace: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Riverdale, MD 20737: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person