Commercial Director

TCR

$150K — $170K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in business development or key account management within aviation
  • Established network across the aviation ecosystem
  • Strong commercial skills with experience in closing complex deals
  • Proficient in analyzing market trends and developing actionable business strategies
  • Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement abilities
  • Fluency in English; Spanish proficiency is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute regional growth strategies for GSE Leasing & Maintenance
  • Lead management of key accounts and conduct strategic business reviews
  • Oversee implementation of contracts and align operations with service delivery
  • Standardize commercial processes and negotiate contracts focusing on profitability
  • Collaborate with global teams to share best practices in commercial execution

Benefits

  • Part of a solid and growing international group
  • Short decision lines promoting employee impact
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401k plan available after 30 days
  • Increasing PTO up to 20 days
  • Paid sickness per annum
  • Unlimited referral bonuses
Full Job Description
Business Development Director
The opportunity

The Business Development Director is responsible for driving TCR North America's commercial growth and customer engagement. This role plays a critical part in expanding market presence, developing new business, and ensuring strong Key Account Management. The position is accountable for building strategic customer relationships, aligning business development initiatives with operational and fleet strategies, and supporting long-term growth and profitability.

This position is available in: Newark (NJ), Detroit (MI), Chicago (IL), Boston (MA), New York (NY), San Francisco (CA).

This is a hybrid role, allowing 1-2 days of remote work.

A snapshot of what you will be doing here:

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development & Strategy:
  • Develop and execute regional growth strategies across GSE Leasing & Maintenance, Sale & Leaseback, and Airport Solutions. Build a robust pipeline of profitable opportunities and support M&A or partnership evaluations.

Customer Relationship Management:
  • Lead key account management, conduct strategic business reviews, and foster long-term partnerships with airlines, airports, ground handlers, and OEMs.

Commercial Delivery & Operations:
  • Oversee contract implementation, align service delivery with operational capabilities, and ensure accurate revenue billing.

Process Optimization & Collaboration:
  • Standardize commercial processes, develop business cases, and negotiate contracts with a focus on profitability and compliance. Collaborate with global stakeholders to share best practices.

We are looking for an individual who has:
  • Proven success in business development or key account management within aviation.
  • Strong network across the aviation ecosystem.
  • Commercial acumen with experience structuring and closing complex deals.
  • Ability to analyze market trends, develop business cases, and translate insights into actionable strategies.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
  • Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.

We think you will love working with us:
  • Part of a solid and growing international group.
  • A company with short decision lines where our employees are central to the success of the company.
  • An environment where you can develop and grow.
  • A competitive salary, depending on experience.
  • Multiple employee benefits:
  • Medical Health Insurance,
  • Vision Insurance,
  • Dental Insurance,
  • ST & LT disability insurance,
  • Life Insurance,
  • 401k plan after 30 days,
  • PTO increasing up to 20 days,
  • Paid sickness per annum,
  • Job Type: Full-time.
  • UNLIMITED REFERRAL BONUSES.
  • Pay range: $150,000-170,000


Department Commercial Locations Multiple locations

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