Business Development Associate

Aston Carter • Wallingford, CT

7d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Launch Your Career in Aerospace Sales & Account Management
Are you driven by building relationships, solving challenges, and growing business? Join a leading aerospace metals distribution company where you'll gain hands-on experience supporting customers, managing key accounts, and developing the skills needed to grow into a high-impact business development professional.
In this role, you'll be at the center of customer interactions, helping clients secure critical materials used throughout the aerospace industry. As you grow with the organization, you'll take ownership of customer relationships, expand existing accounts, uncover new business opportunities, and play a direct role in driving company success.

Requirements

• Previous experience in sales, account management, business development, or customer service
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset with a passion for customer success
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to quickly learn ERP and business management systems
• Professional, dependable, and highly organized
• Confidence interacting with customers and internal stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
• Experience in sales, customer service, business development, or account management environments
• Familiarity with CRM and/or ERP systems
• Strong time management and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for customer inquiries and daily account support
• Manage and respond to Requests for Quotes (RFQs) with accuracy and urgency
• Learn and utilize company ERP systems to manage customer activity and inventory data
• Support and grow customer accounts through exceptional service and relationship building
• Analyze customer purchasing trends and assist with demand forecasting
• Develop long-term partnerships with customers and key stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to expand existing business and generate new revenue streams
• Partner closely with sales, operations, purchasing, and leadership teams
• Participate in customer meetings and contribute to strategic account planning
• Gain exposure to the aerospace supply chain and industry-leading business practices

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree