Associate Business Development & Applications Specialist

ASSOCIATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT& APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST (Permanent)
Our client, a global manufacturingorganization headquartered in WNY, is looking to add an Associate BusinessDevelopment/Applications Specialist to their growing team.  This is an excellent opportunity for anambitious candidate to combine technical expertise with strategic businessdevelopment strategies in order to drive business.

Responsibilities:

• Create andmaintain strategic professional relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers,engine manufacturers, and defense and space sector customers within theaerospace field
  
• Develop creativeaccount strategies focused on expanding market presence, increasing revenue,and supporting long-term business growth
  
• Pinpoint newbusiness opportunities across commercial aerospace, defense, military, andprograms
  
• Lead customerengagement activities, including business reviews, strategic planning sessions,and growth initiatives
  
• Partner withcustomers to understand complex technical requirements and application needs
  
• Analyzeengineering drawings, specifications, and aerospace standards to recommendeffective solutions
  
• Collaborate withvarious internal team members—Quality, Operations, Engineering, etc.—to supportproduct evaluations, RFQs, and qualification efforts
  
• Provide ongoingtechnical and commercial support throughout product development, qualification,and production stages
  
• Monitor industrytrends, emerging technologies, and competitive activity within the aerospace,defense, and space markets
  
• Offer educatedinsights and recommendations to support business development and strategicdecision-making
  
• Participate inthe development of customer-focused value propositions, pricing strategies, andtechnical presentations
  
• Work closely withinternal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and outstandingcustomer satisfaction
  
• Ensure up to dateand accurate CRM reports, sales forecasts, opportunity pipelines, and programstatus reports are maintained
  
• Support keystrategic initiatives that drive sustainable growth and strengthen thelong-term success of the business unit as well as the organization
  
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
  
• $ 70,000 - $95,000 annually depending on experience
  
• Bachelor’s degree required; technical degree preferred
  
• 3+ years’ experience in business development, account management, sales, applications engineering, etc.
  
• Aerospace, defense, or space industry experience is a plus
  
• Experience supporting Tier 1 or OEM customer programs is a plus
  
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with employees and customers
  
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  
• Strong organization skills, analytical, and time management skills
  
• Meticulous attention to detail
  
• Self-motivated
  
• Relocation not available 
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters