Who Are We?
FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies, providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for OEM and aftermarket customers.
With more than 55+ years of experience and operations in 14 countries, we bring expertise across Commercial, Defense, Space, Business Aviation and Cargo through our specialized business divisions, Electronics, Hardware, Commercial Aftermarket, and Defense Aftermarket.
For more information, please visit the FDH Aero website.
Why Work Here?
Fast-paced & Impactful Work – Every decision helps keep aircraft flying and missions moving
Driven Team & Culture – Supportive, driven colleagues who support you every step of the way
High-Growth Opportunities – We invest in your success with training and development
Competitive Benefits Package – Includes medical, dental, vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401k matching, wellness activities and more
At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people, and our culture empowers every team member to contribute and grow. As a global team, our culture is rooted in five (5) core values that begin with the words “We are” and include: service-first, respectful, amplifiers, open-minded and accountable.
We Are Looking For
The Business Development Manager - FDH Electronics will be responsible for driving revenue growth and achieving annual sales quotas by owning the end-to-end sales process for assigned accounts within their designated geography or territory. This role focuses on building and maintaining strong customer relationships, understanding client needs, and delivering tailored FDH Electronics solutions to meet those needs. Key responsibilities include managing accounts through opportunity identification, quoting, negotiation, and fulfillment, as well as promoting sales through technical support and product package development. The Business Development Manager will proactively monitor account profitability, adapt to changing market conditions, and regularly update forecasts to align with divisional strategy for FDH Electronics. This role requires conducting regular client visits, planning meetings, travel, and quarterly reviews to foster growth, while ensuring accurate documentation of sales activities and prompt resolution of customer inquiries to maintain satisfaction.
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What You’ll Do
As a Business Development Manager - FDH Electronics, you’ll be responsible for:
Own the end-to-end sales process within assigned accounts in geography / territory. Drive revenue and sales growth at assigned accounts through building customer relationships and identifying needs
Manage accounts by qualifying / understanding account needs, recommending FDH solutions that meet their needs, working with ISRs to prepare quotes, negotiating / closing opportunities, troubleshooting, and fulfilling orders
Achieve the annual sales quota for assigned accounts
Establish new customer relationships while maintaining ongoing relationships to develop additional business opportunities
Promote and increase sales through customer negotiation of product packages, technical support, opportunity management, and direct component and subsystem level sales
Assess customer information to anticipate changes that could affect sales revenues and budget plans; update rolling forecast monthly and report on variances
Monitor and maintain profitability with assigned accounts consistent with overall division strategy. Proactively manage changing landscape of product costs
Conduct regular visits to current and potential clients to build relationships and understand their needs
Conduct Annual Planning meetings and Quarterly Reviews with assigned accounts to achieve objectives and drive growth in accounts
Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and pipeline status in CRM systems
Address customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
What You Bring
A bachelor’s degree preferred, plus 5 + years field sales experience in the Military Electronics Industry
Experience interacting with vendors and customers in a technical and engineering environment.
Experience preparing comprehensive internal quarterly business reviews (QBR), presenting strategic plans and implementation steps to grow sales, demand creation and improve customer service, and ability to lead regular QBRs with major customers that unlock additional sales opportunities.
Excellent communication skills, preferably in several languages, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and IT fluency.
Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task and succeed in a highly matrixed work environment
Ability to travel extensively in the Region (travel up to 50%)
