Specialist, Business Development
On-siteMason, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Identify and develop new business opportunities within the U.S. aviation segment for aircraft GSE, including MROs and leasing companies. Lead end-to-end proposal development, including RFI/RFQ responses, bid strategies, and pricing input. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure proposals meet requirements, negotiate contract terms, and visit customer sites to sell solutions and gather feedback. Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies aligned with company goals, conduct in-depth market research to identify trends and competitors, and maintain strategic relationships with key procurement personnel. Requires 40-50% travel for customer engagement and industry events. RH Aero Systems delivers capability across custom-designed Ground Support Equipment and OEM-licensed tooling through 26 global service centers.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, International Relations, or a related field
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or program management focused on U.S. aviation markets
- Demonstrated success selling to aviation markets
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and proposal-writing skills
- Willingness to travel (40-50%) as needed for customer engagement and industry events
- Strong network of contacts within the commercial and aviation industry
- Familiarity with aircraft maintenance operations and GSE systems
Desired Qualifications
- aerospace or GSE-related products
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