Director of Business Development

Johnson Service Group, an award‑winning staffing company, is looking for a Director of Business Development with 10+ years of progressive experience in aerospace OEM or aftermarket business development, including 3–5 years in a senior management role. Key skills include strategic planning, key account management, and contract negotiation expertise. Candidates should have strong analytical capabilities, proficiency with CRM tools, and a solid understanding of aerospace market dynamics, including government contracting processes.

Direct Hire in the Oxnard, CA area.

Salary: 200K DOE

As the Director of Business Development, you will play a critical role in steering the company's growth initiatives within established and emerging aerospace markets. Reporting directly to the VP of Business Development, you will provide strategic oversight for developing long‑term growth strategies and key account management. This position entails building and maintaining high‑level relationships with OEMs and technology customers, leading negotiations for new contracts, and identifying market opportunities through thorough research and analysis.

You will also mentor senior managers and team members, ensuring alignment between forecasts, customer engagement, and corporate objectives.

You will guide the preparation of accurate sales forecasts and complex proposals, driving multi-year growth strategies. You will represent the company at industry events, enhancing visibility and establishing its position as a leader in the aerospace sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology while contributing to a high‑performance culture.

A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is required. Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in aerospace OEM or aftermarket business development, including 3–5 years in a senior management role, is required. Candidates must possess strategic planning, key account management, and contract negotiation expertise, strong analytical capabilities, proficiency with CRM tools, and a solid understanding of aerospace market dynamics, including government contracting processes.

Exceptional leadership, team‑building, and mentoring skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication abilities, are essential. The ideal candidate should be adept at interpreting complex technical data, presenting information to various stakeholders, and applying advanced mathematical skills to reason through complex problems and make informed decisions aligned with objectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Johnson Service Group (JSG) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.