Business Development Manager – Aerospace & Defense DuPont™ Vespel® | United States (Remote)

DuPont•Hopewell, VA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Vespel® business at DuPont is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across key Aerospace & Defense accounts. This role involves partnering with marketing, engineering, and operations teams to expand customer relationships, identify new opportunities, and grow the portfolio. The position is U.S.-based and remote, with flexibility nationwide. The role requires the ability to travel up to 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required (Engineering or related field preferred)
10+ years of experience in commercial and/or military aerospace
Strong industry expertise and established customer network
Experience analyzing DoD/customer requirements and identifying technical solutions
Proven ability to develop and execute strategy
Self-starter with strong organizational and multitasking skills
Willingness to travel up to 50%

Nice To Haves

Background in materials science or engineering
Strong technical acumen and ability to translate complex information into solutions
Experience with U.S. Government acquisition processes (DoD, AFRL, NASA)
Track record of closing deals and driving projects to completion
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Build and expand relationships with A&D OEMs, defense contractors, and U.S. Government (DoD) stakeholders
Identify, qualify, and capture new business opportunities
Analyze customer needs and define solutions to address capability gaps
Lead customer engagement and strategic capture plans
Support product and technology roadmap development