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As a global team, our culture is rooted in five (5) core values that begin with the words “We are” and include: service-first, respectful, amplifiers, open-minded and accountable.\nWe Are Looking For\nAs a Sales Development Specialist (SDS), you will play a critical role responsible for independently managing customer engagement activities and supporting revenue growth within the aerospace market. This position exercises discretion and judgment in prioritizing customer outreach, qualifying sales opportunities, and determining readiness for transition to Account Management. The Specialist operates with minimal day-to-day supervision and contributes directly to business development strategy execution.\nWhat You’ll Do \nAs a Sales Development Specialist, you’ll be responsible for:\nIndependently manage day-to-day customer interactions and requirements, exercising professional judgment to prioritize activities based on business impact\nPlan and execute proactive outbound sales and customer re-engagement strategies aligned with sales objectives\nEvaluate inbound customer requests and leads using CRM tools and internal resources to assess opportunity, viability and urgency\nAnalyze customer needs, buying signals, and engagement history to determine sales readiness\nMake independent recommendations regarding when customers should be transitioned to an Account Manager\nDevelop and deliver comprehensive customer briefings to support effective and strategic handoffs\nMaintain accurate sales documentation and pipeline data to inform forecasting and leadership decision-making\nCollaborate cross-functionally with Account Management, Marketing, and internal technical teams to support growth initiatives\nStay informed on aerospace market trends, product capabilities, and customer programs to support informed decision-making\nWhat You Bring\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Aerospace, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience\n2+ years of experience in B2B sales development, inside sales, or customer-facing professional roles\nDemonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and exercise discretion in a fast-paced environment\nProficiency with CRM systems and sales enablement tools\nIndependent judgment and decision-making\nStrategic prioritization and time management\nProfessional communication and relationship development\nAnalytical assessment of customer readiness and opportunity potential\nCollaboration and cross-functional influence\nSpecial Requirements:\n U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required. \nITAR Requirement \n120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. \n\nThis position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. 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