Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Sr. Manager, Business Development

Curtiss-Wright Corporation$150K — $217K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in business development within aerospace sector
  • Strong network of contacts at Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs
  • Proven track record in selling highly engineered components
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to develop capture plans for multimillion-dollar pursuits
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
  • US Citizen with a secret security clearance preferred

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and manage new strategic business opportunities
  • Lead multi-functional proposal teams on high-value pursuits
  • Conduct market analysis to identify customer needs
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and export laws
  • Develop marketing strategies and input into long-range business plans
  • Execute negotiation strategies to capture contracts
  • Maintain relationships with customers in government markets

Benefits

  • Access to a flexible remote work location
  • Opportunity for professional development and growth
  • Engagement with major aerospace Tier 1 customers
  • Involvement in high-stakes negotiations and complex proposals
  • Chance to influence long-term business strategies
Full Job Description
Sr Manager, Business Development

We are looking for a Sr Manager, Business Development to join our team within the Actuation Division!

You will evaluate, recommend and manage new strategic business opportunities, initiatives, partnerships and alliances within the aerospace industry. Lead multi-function proposal teams on complex, high value, pursuits. Conduct and oversee market analysis, monitor competitive activity, and identify customer needs. Provide leadership in the planning, designing, due diligence, and implementing of strategic business objectives. May define vision, strategies, and tactics. Access to our North American aerospace Tier 1 customers is important and we are targeting this position to be based in a location that provides quick access.

Location: US-AZ (remote)

Salary: $150,000 to $217,600 + bonus opportunity

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in NC. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge

Representing the Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division, your role as a Sr Manager of business development includes:
  • Develop and maintains customer business relationships in domestic and/or international government markets.
  • Identify and develop opportunities for business expansion and prepares detailed business cases and recommendations.
  • Develop marketing strategies and provides input into long range business plans.
  • Maintain level of oversight to ensure compliance with industry regulations, regulatory agencies, export laws and technology transfer as they apply to proposal development and contract negotiation.
  • May conduct research assessment and due diligence activities.
  • Structure, secure approval and execute negotiations strategies to capture contracts for new and existing products.


What You Bring
  • Have a working knowledge of aerospace programs relating to actuation, position sensing and valves including working from initial program concept through development and on through production.
    • Gain access to senior program leads, and influencers on these programs.
    • Have a working network of contacts at major Teir 1 suppliers and engine OEMs dealing in aircraft development.
    • Be comfortable in discussing airborne applications with senior program team members, senior officers and corporate executives
  • Strong experience in selling highly engineered components to Tier 1 system integrators.
  • Good understanding of market and technology trends affecting the aerospace industry
  • Be self-motivated and comfortable working in a goal-oriented environment.
    • Strong organizational skills, able to effectively deal with multiple meetings, tasks, and deadlines
    • Have strong communication skills, able to effectively communicate with customers and contacts of all backgrounds and educational levels. Well developed written and verbal communication skills.
    • Be able to formulate capture plans and lead capture efforts of multimillion dollar pursuits
    • Be practiced in researching, planning, and implementing new target market initiatives
    • Pursuing leads and moving them through the sales cycle,
    • Developing concepts, ideas, quotes and proposals for prospective clients
  • Attending conferences and industry events
  • Travel up to 50%
  • US Citizen required, secret security clearance is a plus


*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. The company operates through three segments: Commercial/Industrial, Defense, and Power. The Commercial/Industrial segment provides products and services primarily to the commercial aerospace, general industrial, and naval defense markets. The Defense segment provides products and services to the defense markets of the United States, Canada, and other countries. The Power segment provides products and services to the power generation markets, including conventional and renewable energy sources. Curtiss-Wright Corporation was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.
Learn more about Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Size
7,800 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$201.3 million
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+3.5%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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