Associate Business Development & Applications Specialist

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

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain strategic professional relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, engine manufacturers, and defense and space sector customers within the aerospace field
  
• Develop creative account strategies focused on expanding market presence, increasing revenue, and supporting long-term business growth
  
• Pinpoint new business opportunities across commercial aerospace, defense, military, and programs
  
• Lead customer engagement activities, including business reviews, strategic planning sessions, and growth initiatives
  
• Partner with customers to understand complex technical requirements and application needs
  
• Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and aerospace standards to recommend effective solutions
  
• Collaborate with various internal team members—Quality, Operations, Engineering, etc.—to support product evaluations, RFQs, and qualification efforts
  
• Provide ongoing technical and commercial support throughout product development, qualification, and production stages
  
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive activity within the aerospace, defense, and space markets
  
• Offer educated insights and recommendations to support business development and strategic decision-making
  
• Participate in the development of customer-focused value propositions, pricing strategies, and technical presentations
  
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and outstanding customer satisfaction
  
• Ensure up to date and accurate CRM reports, sales forecasts, opportunity pipelines, and program status reports are maintained
  
• Support key strategic initiatives that drive sustainable growth and strengthen the long-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