Business Development Manager

About the Company

Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., is a global leader in manufacturing commercial and military vertical-lift aircraft, including manned and unmanned helicopters, and is known for pioneering the tiltrotor aircraft. With more than 90 years of history, Bell is recognized worldwide for innovation, exceptional customer service, and high-quality aviation solutions, serving customers in over 120 countries.

Job Summary

This role focuses on marketing and selling Bell helicopters and related accessories within the Bell Helicopter Asia region. The Business Development Manager will be accountable for planning and directing business development activities across specific countries, ensuring growth in both military and civilian markets with emphasis on major fleet sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate business development strategies in assigned countries to meet company objectives.
• Identify and pursue potential military and civil customers, prioritizing large fleet sales initiatives.
• Create and implement sales strategies that achieve or exceed profit and market share goals.
• Supervise Independent Representatives to ensure effective marketing alignment and adherence to contractual standards.
• Manage workload effectively to prepare and submit thorough sales proposals and customer communications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Asian Managers, Legal, Business Operations, Contracts, Engineering, Finance, Program Management, and Estimating teams to support marketing efforts.
• Travel as needed to support marketing operations and explore new opportunities.
• Present program updates and business developments to senior management regularly.
• Maintain relationships with diplomatic staff from US and Canadian embassies and coordinate closely with buyers in targeted markets.

Required Qualifications

• A university degree complemented by aviation technical knowledge.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in a similar industry, with a preference for candidates having ten years and a proven sales track record.
• Strong business insight combined with excellent time management, customer focus, and strategic planning abilities.
• Having an aviation pilot license or an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification in rotary-wing aircraft is advantageous.
• Willingness and ability to travel when business operations require.

Job Details

• Primary locations: Malaysia and Singapore
• Employment status: Full-time, First Shift
• Role level: Individual Contributor
• Job classification: Standard
• Company: Bell Textron Inc.

Additional Information

No explicit information regarding salary, number of vacancies, internship duration, or immediate start date was provided.