Business Development Lead, Manufacturing & Composites

Job Overview

The Swift Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Lead to identify strategic business opportunities, devise plans to leverage them effectively, and grow the company's customer base and foster partnerships.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide support to the business development team in pursuing leads and managing customer relationships consistent with Swift’s values, policies, and procedures.
• Manage relationships with partners and representatives.
• Search for and evaluate new aerospace opportunities, including R&D, composite manufacturing, engineering services, and UAS sales and services.
• Maintain internal coordination between team members and other teams within Swift, such as Engineering, Program Management, Legal, and Finance.
• Develop knowledge and a thorough understanding of all products and services and apply this knowledge to provide appropriate recommendations/solutions that meet clients' requirements.
• Participate in domestic and international trade shows and business development activities.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a technical field.
• 2+ years prior experience, preferably in an engineering, technical, manufacturing, or unmanned systems business development role or related field.
• Domestic and international travel is required, driven by business development initiatives.
• An enthusiasm for and broad knowledge of aerospace and UAS technology development.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment; ability to work well under tight deadlines and effectively interact with a wide range of people.