At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive growth initiatives and secure new business opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Curtiss-Wright, a leader in advanced technology and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, and learning opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading high-value proposals and strategic partnerships.
- Qualifications: 5-10 years in business development with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 105500 - 125000 $ per year.
The Lead Business Development Specialist is responsible for driving growth initiatives, identifying and securing new business opportunities, and leading complex and large-scale proposal efforts. This role plays a critical part in growing strategic partnerships, advancing pipeline development, and supporting the capture of key programs.
Location: Newmarket, Canada
Salary: $105,500 to $125,000
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ontario. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People:
- Paid Time Off
- RRSP
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Competitive Pay
- Recognition
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge:
- Leads the identification, assessment and pursuit of new business opportunities.
- Develops and executes capture strategies for high-value pursuits, aligning with company objectives and long-term growth plans.
- Cultivates and maintains trusted relationships with senior-level stakeholders within key industry partners.
- Serves as capture lead on complex, high-value bids.
- Collaborates with technical, pricing and contracts teams to develop compelling proposals.
- Analyzes industry trends, competitor activities, customer budgets and procurement forecasts to inform strategic decisions.
- Provides recommendations to senior leadership on positioning, investment areas, and partnership strategies.
- Translates insights into actionable strategies aligned with corporate growth objectives.
- Contributes to long-term business development planning and pipeline forecasting.
- Aligns business development plans with divisional and corporate growth objectives.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
- 5-10 years of business development experience in outside sales and managing proposals.
- Extensive experience in business development, capture management or strategic sales.
- Demonstrated success leading high-value capture efforts.
- Strategic thinker with a strong orientation toward execution and results.
- Excellent communication and presentation and negotiation skills.
- Ability to travel up to 50% (domestic/international).
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
Lead Business Development Specialist employer: Curtiss-Wright Corporation
At Curtiss-Wright, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. Located in the vibrant city of Ottawa, our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth through mentorship and hands-on leadership opportunities. With a commitment to quality and safety, we empower our employees to take on challenging projects that make a real impact in rugged systems engineering.
Contact Details:
Curtiss-Wright Corporation Recruitment Team
