Business Development Manager – Aerospace, Defense, Connectors

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Identify and assess new business opportunities within Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, and select markets in the Southwest U.S.

• Build and cultivate a client portfolio, establishing long-term, high-value relationships with customers.

• Oversee the complete sales process from initial prospecting and technical discussions to contract negotiations and project follow-ups.

• Provide initial technical support and determine suitable solutions for clients.

• Serve as a technical-commercial liaison for customers.

• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, and Production teams both in the U.S. and France.

• Facilitate technical communications and ensure effective project management.

• Represent the company at customer meetings, site visits, and industry events.

• Enhance the company's commercial footprint and expedite business development in the region.

• Report directly to the BU Manager – Southwest.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in B2B technical sales or business development.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical/electronic, electromechanical, aerospace, or related fields) or equivalent technical expertise acquired through professional experience.

• Ideally, experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, connectivity solutions, or other high-tech industrial sectors.

• Experience in selling engineered components, custom technical solutions, or products designed for harsh environments is a plus.

• Possess a balanced technical and commercial profile.

• Capability to engage in intricate technical discussions while advancing business development and negotiations.

• Proactive, persistent, hands-on, reliable, and results-driven.

• Strong entrepreneurial mindset.

• Fluency in English is required.

• Must be based in Texas or willing to relocate.

• Available for regular travel within the assigned territory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Significant autonomy in territory development.

• Backing from an established American organization with local engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

• A human-centered culture centered on Trust, Responsibility, Engagement, and Mutual Aid.

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on business growth.

• Chance to build long-term relationships with customers.

• Opportunity to contribute to the expansion of the company's U.S. operations.