Manager, Business Development TAPD

Overview

In this role you will lead and shape the aftermarket product strategy and roadmap while directing the Business Development Team to drive growth. You work closely with cross-functional teams to align sales, marketing, and operations around a unified customer experience. You will develop and execute strategic initiatives, manage stakeholder reporting, and represent the company in product and business strategy discussions. This is a high-impact, leadership-heavy role at Textron Aviation with a focus on strategic growth and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Shape and oversee the aftermarket product strategy and roadmap to drive profitability
• Develop and communicate the business development strategy and ensure team execution
• Lead a team, define roles, establish metrics, and report performance to stakeholders
• Source, manage, and implement new business opportunities and programs
• Coordinate with Part Sales and eCommerce to standardize lead generation and marketing activities
• Align sales teams around a consistent customer experience
• Collaborate on distribution strategies for Textron and non-Textron products
• Report program activity to leadership and maintain key supplier relationships
• Act as company delegate in product and business strategy discussions
• Present to customers and industry at conferences and events

Key requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, marketing, finance, business or related field
• MBA preferred but not required
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in aviation maintenance, operations, supply chain, business development, program management or engineering
• 3 years of leadership experience required
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Aviation aftermarket acumen (MRO/CRO) preferred

• strong communication
• leadership
• cross-functional collaboration
• project management
• strategic planning
• business development