Business Development Director

Overview

The Business Development Director at TCR North America is responsible for driving commercial growth and customer engagement. This role focuses on expanding market presence, developing new business, and strengthening Key Account Management. The position involves building strategic customer relationships, aligning business development initiatives with operational and fleet strategies, and supporting long-term growth and profitability. This position is available in Newark (NJ), Detroit (MI), Chicago (IL), Boston (MA), New York (NY), San Francisco (CA).

This is a hybrid role, allowing 1-2 days of remote work.

• Business Development & Strategy
  :
  Develop and execute regional growth strategies across GSE Leasing & Maintenance, Sale & Leaseback, and Airport Solutions. Build a robust pipeline of profitable opportunities and support M&A or partnership evaluations.
• Customer Relationship Management
  :
  Lead key account management, conduct strategic business reviews, and foster long-term partnerships with airlines, airports, ground handlers, and OEMs.
• Commercial Delivery & Operations
  :
  Oversee contract implementation, align service delivery with operational capabilities, and ensure accurate revenue billing.
• Process Optimization & Collaboration
  :
  Standardize commercial processes, develop business cases, and negotiate contracts with a focus on profitability and compliance. Collaborate with global stakeholders to share best practices.

• Proven success in business development or key account management within aviation.
• Strong network across the aviation ecosystem.
• Commercial acumen with experience structuring and closing complex deals.
• Ability to analyze market trends, develop business cases, and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
• Fluent in English;
  Spanish is a plus.

• Part of a solid and growing international group.
• A company with short decision lines where our employees are central to the success of the company.
• An environment where you can develop and grow.
• A competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Multiple employee benefits:
• Medical Health Insurance,
• Vision Insurance,
• Dental Insurance,
• ST & LT disability insurance,
• Life Insurance,
• 401k plan after 30 days,
• PTO increasing up to 20 days,
• Paid sickness per annum,
• Job Type: Full-time.
• UNLIMITED REFERRAL BONUSES.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Business Development and Sales
• Industries:
  Airlines and Aviation