Business Development Manager

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Elmwood Park, NJ, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Aerospace • Security • Energy • Defense
Pioneers of progress: Engineering a better future.
The Role
Manages and grows key accounts, identifies new business opportunities, and drives sales of engineered aerospace and industrial hose solutions. Responsibilities include customer visits, technical presentations, account planning, proposals, quotations, contract negotiations, market analysis, trade shows, and sales forecasting. The role collaborates with engineering, product management, and operations teams, develops market expansion initiatives, and travels domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.
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Company Description

STS Aerospace is a leading aerospace manufacturing and engineering company specializing in fluid conveyance solutions for commercial aviation, defense, and space applications. The company designs and manufactures high-performance rigid tubing, flexible hose assemblies, and custom-engineered fluid transfer systems used in critical aerospace platforms worldwide. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service, STS Aerospace delivers reliable solutions that support the safety and performance of mission-critical aerospace systems.

Job Description

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts by providing exceptional service and technical guidance.
  • Identify new business opportunities and drive sales growth.
  • Conduct customer visits, technical presentations, and product demonstrations to promote the company's industrial hose solutions.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to help shape sales strategy.
  • Contribute to strategic growth initiatives and provide input into new product development and market expansion opportunities.
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans to meet or exceed revenue targets.
  • Conduct in-depth customer needs assessments and present customized solutions
  • Collaborate with engineering, product management, and operations teams to develop relationships to ensure customer requirements are met.
  • Prepare detailed proposals, quotations, and contract negotiations in line with pricing strategies.
  • Maintain a high level of product and industry knowledge to effectively position offerings against competitors.
  • Attend trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings as required.
  • Develop and execute marketing and advertising, focused on increasing market penetration and gaining new opportunities
  • Report on sales forecasts, pipeline activity, and market intelligence to senior management.
  • Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities to organization:

  • Work within the scope of the position and direction; willingly accepting assignments that may be above and beyond.
  • Maintain confidentiality, security, and standards of ethics
  • Approach changes and difficult situations in a professional manner; demonstrate flexibility.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality; accurately report hours worked and time off.
  • Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
  • Assist in keeping work area and equipment in safe working condition. Initiate correction of hazards as appropriate and/or notify supervisor of hazards in a timely manner. Operate equipment following manufacturers’ procedures and use proper body mechanics.
  • In the event of a workplace incident or injury, immediately file first report with Safety Manager.

Qualifications

Physical demands:

  • Be able to travel overnight domestic and international
  • Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and both written and verbal communication skills.
  • Outstanding attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be self-motivated and team oriented.
  • Able to research and implement cost effective solutions.
  • Light physical demands, some reaching, standing, bending, lifting, and prolonged sitting.

Education/Training/Experience:

  • Proven success in a senior sales or business development role within engineered products, Aerospace a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
  • 10+ years of sales experience in related industries.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time to meet with clients and spend time at operations facilities
  • High level of proficiency with MS Office.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

Skills Required

  • Proven success in a senior sales or business development role within engineered products; aerospace experience is preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
  • 10+ years of sales experience in related industries
  • Excellent interpersonal, customer service, written communication, and verbal communication skills
  • Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, including overnight domestic and international travel
  • High proficiency with MS Office
  • Self-motivated and team-oriented
  • Ability to research and implement cost-effective solutions
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The Company
HQ: London
9,512 Employees
Year Founded: 1851

What We Do

For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by engineering a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help make the world safer, more energy efficient and productive, and better connected, across four global markets: Energy, General Industrial, Safety & Security, and Aerospace & Defence. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs more than 15,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com. We're looking for people with curious minds. Who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our global scale and focus on growth means we have some great career opportunities for you. There's never been a better time to join Smiths.

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