Aerothreads is a fast-growing company in the Aerospace industry that specializes in the design, fabrication, and installation of Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) blankets. We are seeking to hire an experienced Business Development professional to join our team. If you're a passionate self-starter, creative problem solver, and a collaborative team member Aerothreads is a great place to further your career. Apply today!

Responsibilities for Business Development Professional:

• Manage the quoting process from start to finish which includes: drafting proposals and quotes with cost estimation, delivery, timely follow-up and purchase order finalization.
• Meeting with clients to determine customer needs and shape associated requirements.
• Create channels of new business opportunities, to include qualification, pursuit, and re-assessment on an ongoing basis.
• Spearhead internal quote process with internal teams.
• Handing project off to internal project team.
• Lead participation in trade shows.
• Act as main Point of Contact for our clients.
• Tracking and maintaining Business Development metrics.
• Conduct all business in compliance with company regulations and applicable state, federal, and international guidelines.

Requirements for Business Development Professional:

• Bachelors Degree in Aerospace, Business Management, Marketing, or related field.
• 5-10 Years of outside sales experience.
• Government contracting experience.
• Knowledge of Aerospace (not aeronautics) architectures, capabilities, and operational analysis.
• Experience managing a small team.
• Experience researching and writing Proposals (responding to RFPs).
• Willing to travel to tradeshows and meet potential clients.
• Planning and overseeing marketing initiatives.
• Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Experience in:

• Multilayer Insulation (MLI) Blankets
• Thermal Engineering/ Thermal Hardware Engineering experience
• Microsoft Project
• Deltek Costpoint