Business Development Director - Aviation
About The Position
Paslay Group is the premier, full-service consulting firm providing Executive Program Management for complex capital development programs and enterprise-level business advisory strategies to increase revenue, control costs, improve performance, and ensure long-term success. Founded in 2006 by former industry executives, we bring deep expertise and a proven track record of delivering strategic results. The aviation sector is undergoing an unprecedented wave of capital investment as airports modernize terminals, rebuild airfields, and elevate the passenger experience. Paslay Group partners with the owners leading these programs to deliver them successfully. As the Business Development Director for our Aviation business, you will lead the firm's growth in this market. This includes defining our aviation pursuit strategy, cultivating relationships with the executives who lead these programs, determining which opportunities the firm pursues, aligning our full portfolio of services with the outcomes they need to achieve, and leading the pursuits that shape our next phase of growth.
Requirements
- 15+ years of business development, capture, or client development experience, with a demonstrated record of winning work and growing revenue.
- Established experience in aviation (or adjacent public infrastructure), including relationships with airport owners, agencies, or partners.
- Proven success leading complex, executive-level pursuits from initial engagement through signed contract.
- The executive presence to establish credibility with senior clients and the strategic judgment to identify the opportunities worth pursuing.
- Experience directing capture and proposal efforts, with the discipline to manage a rigorous pipeline and CRM.
- A track record of developing people and working with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Define the aviation growth strategy - determine where the firm competes, which pursuits to prioritize, and how we win.
- Build executive-level relationships with airport owners, public agencies, and teaming partners that develop into enduring client engagements.
- Lead high-value pursuits end-to-end - capture strategy, win themes, proposals, and interviews - while cross-selling our integrated services.
- Lead and develop the team - mentor our business development staff and build a growing function as the firm scales in aviation.
- Instill pipeline discipline - maintain accurate forecasting and provide leadership with a clear, credible view of where growth is originating.
Benefits
- Commission bonus potential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
