Business Development Manager, Aerospace Tooling & GSE

RHINESTAHL CORPORATION•Mason, OH

2d•Remote

About The Position

RH Aero Systems is setting the standard for aviation support equipment and services. Through our industry-leading businesses – Rhinestahl and HYDRO Systems – we deliver capability across custom-designed Ground Support Equipment, OEM-licensed engine and airframe tooling, 26 global service centers and innovative engineered solutions for OEMs, MROs and Operators worldwide. RH Aero Systems’ global headquarters are in Mason, Ohio, USA, and Biberach, Germany. For further details visit RHAero.com. Join a customer-focused team where you will help expand our presence in the U.S. commercial aviation market. In this role, you will build trusted industry relationships, shape solutions around customer needs, and contribute directly to long-term growth across our aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) and tooling portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, International Relations, or a related field.
Proven experience in business development, sales, or program management within U.S. aviation markets, with a strong record of securing contracts or partnerships.
Demonstrated success selling aerospace or GSE-related products within the aviation industry.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and proposal-writing skills.
Willingness to travel 40–50% for customer engagements and industry events.
Established network of contacts across the commercial aviation industry.
Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations and GSE systems.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop new business opportunities for aircraft GSE across the U.S. commercial aviation market, including airlines, MROs, and leasing companies.
Lead the end-to-end proposal process, including RFI and RFQ responses, bid strategies, and pricing input; partner with technical teams to meet customer requirements and budget expectations; and negotiate contract terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with commercial procurement teams, contractors, and logistics decision-makers.
Partner with engineering, product management, and operations teams to tailor GSE solutions to customer specifications and operational needs.
Visit customer sites regularly to uncover sales opportunities, develop solutions using new and improved products, and gather feedback that strengthens customer satisfaction.
Develop and execute short- and long-term business development and sales strategies aligned with company goals.
Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, evolving customer needs, and potential competitors within the commercial aerospace industry.