Business Development and Sales Material Solutions

The Business Development and Sales - US for Material Solutions is responsible for developing the strategy and executing the commercial growth for the GKN Aerospace market in the United States. This role is a key contributor to Material Solutions ambitious growth plan driving revenue expansion while strengthening the companys market position across aerospace and adjacent industries.

The position leads business development sales marketing branding events customer engagement strategic partnerships and funding initiatives within the United States. The successful candidate will cultivate strong relationships with aerospace OEMs government agencies industry stakeholders and strategic partners to accelerate business growth and support the expansion of Material Solutions capabilities and manufacturing footprint in the US.

• Develop and execute the US commercial strategy to drive revenue growth and achieve annual sales objectives.
• Identify qualify and capture new business opportunities across aerospace defense energy space and other targeted markets.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with customers partners government entities and industry stakeholders.
• Lead sales planning forecasting account management and business development activities to meet growth targets.
• Coordinate commercial pursuits proposals and bid activities in partnership with Program Management and cross-functional teams.
• Drive brand awareness and market positioning through customer engagement industry events and marketing initiatives.
• Monitor market trends competitive activity and emerging technologies to inform business strategy and investment decisions.
• Pursue and secure government funding grants and incentives that support business growth capability development and facility expansion.
• Support strategic business planning including new market development partnerships joint ventures and product opportunities.
• Collaborate with Engineering Operations Programs and Defense teams to align commercial objectives with operational execution.
• Contribute to the expansion of US manufacturing capabilities and long-term growth initiatives.
• Champion sustainability circular economy efforts and company environmental objectives.
• Provide leadership and influence across internal teams while serving as a key representative of Material Solutions in the US market
• Perform other duties responsibilities and projects as assigned to support business objectives and organizational needs.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Marketing or a related technical field.
5 years of progressive experience in aerospace advanced manufacturing engineering business development sales marketing or customer-facing leadership roles.
Demonstrated success developing and capturing new business opportunities and driving revenue growth.
Experience managing strategic customer relationships and commercial negotiations.
Prior leadership experience leading teams projects or cross-functional initiatives.
Strong understanding of aerospace industry practices customer requirements and competitive market dynamics.
Strong business development sales and strategic planning capabilities.
Excellent communication presentation networking and relationship-building skills.
Strong financial and commercial acumen including forecasting budgeting and business case development.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and effectively engage executive-level audiences.
Must be able to perform work subject to export compliance regulations and military security programs requirements ( Citizen)

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree or MBA.
Experience within aerospace propulsion additive manufacturing advanced materials or related technologies.
Knowledge of government funding programs grants and incentive opportunities.
Experience supporting manufacturing expansion operational growth initiatives or strategic partnerships.
Demonstrated ability to identify market trends and translate opportunities into sustainable business growth.
Experience working with Aerospace OEMs Defense customers or adjacent industrial markets.
Strong project management and business planning experience.
Ability to work effectively in a global matrixed organization.