Director of Business Development

United States of America
Washington
Bellevue
Fasteners
Fasteners Division
Sales
Hybrid
Full Time

  


PCC Fasteners

8150

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp is seeking a Business Development Director to manage a key OEM account for its Fasteners and Engineered Products Division.  This position is responsible for managing the complete business relationships for the Division through customer satisfaction, negotiation and the identification of sales opportunities.  This position reports directly to the PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products Division VP of Sales and Marketing.

Position Description:

  • Lead the evaluation of new business opportunities and make recommendations on bid/no bid decisions
  • Provide leadership, coordination and direction on multi-facility opportunities related to their customers
  • Develop pricing and negotiation strategies which support company objectives and the strategic plan
  • Negotiate terms of business contracts in conjunction with Legal counsel, General Managers, the Division VP of Sales and Marketing, Division VP of Finance and the Division President.
  • Drive business growth through new business wins, capturing market share and pricing strategies
  • Manage accountability of both Customers and Division Sites to agreed upon terms
  • Foster positive customer relationships and act as customer advocate and liaison between various functions and the business unit leadership.
  • Validate production demand levels with customer input to verify manufacturing forecast accuracy
  • Proactively monitor market or regulatory changes and identify strategies to address and leverage
  • Based on customer and market needs and trends, identify potential new product development opportunities.
  • Coordinates communication between key account and business unit leadership.
  • Maintains reports as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 5 or more years in business development, customer management, engineering management or other similar position. Aerospace industry experience is highly preferred.
  • Technical aptitude is required to develop understanding of Fasteners and Engineered Products Division products and systems. Will be required to periodically brief customer on new product technologies.
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to work with diverse colleagues and customers
  • Ability to challenge the status quo and effectively influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Solid understanding, and working ability, of common office technology, including Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Willingness to travel regionally (estimated 70%, on average), including internationally as required
  • Proven track record of closing business deals and maintaining positive long-term business relationships
  • Ability to solve complex problems and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with a high degree of autonomy

Education

  • BA/BS degree; engineering degree with a background in business is preferred
For informational purposes only, the range for annual base salary for this role is $178600 to $267800 US Dollar (USD) Salaried  based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Executive Bonus Plan, paid out up to 40% of the applicable annual base salary, based on the Company’s performance in the prior calendar year. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
The position will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Program

This requisition is closed to applications.