Business Development Manager - Aerospace
James Cropper
United Kingdom
Published today
Aerospace engineering
Full Time
The Opportunity
Who We Are
James Cropper is a leading international manufacturer of advanced materials headquartered in northern England. The company specializes in innovative nonwoven technologies used across aerospace, renewable energy, electric vehicles, construction, and marine industries. Known for its collaborative approach and deep technical expertise, James Cropper consistently delivers high-performance solutions tailored to complex customer needs.
What You'll Do
We're seeking a Business Development Manager to support our North American operations, with a focus on the aerospace sector. The role, based in Schenectady, NY or remote, and is centered on building a pipeline of qualified opportunities-projects that are actionable, commercially viable, and strategically aligned-and ensuring their progression through to completion.
The position involves promoting advanced materials used in both structural and non-structural composite applications. These include fire protection, EMI shielding, fracture toughness, surface finish improvements and carriers for resins and adhesives.
Primary sales efforts are directed toward Tier 2 and Tier 3 aerospace suppliers, while also developing strategic relationships with Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs to support long-term growth and integration into future programs.
What You'll Bring
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently, the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction.
The Benefits
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The Values
If this sounds like you and you have an interest in working for James Cropper please apply today!
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we identify a suitable candidate or receive a sufficient volume of applications.
Our job applicant privacy policy is available to view here.
The Company
James Cropper are global market leaders in advanced materials and paper products. Led by the Cropper family for six generations, we have an international workforce and an operational reach in over 50 countries.
Established in 1845, we manufacture paper, packaging and advanced materials incorporating pioneering non-wovens and electrochemical coatings.
We operate across multiple markets from luxury retail to renewable energy. Renowned globally for service, capability, pioneering and multi award-winning commitment to the highest standards of sustainability.
Who We Are
James Cropper is a leading international manufacturer of advanced materials headquartered in northern England. The company specializes in innovative nonwoven technologies used across aerospace, renewable energy, electric vehicles, construction, and marine industries. Known for its collaborative approach and deep technical expertise, James Cropper consistently delivers high-performance solutions tailored to complex customer needs.
What You'll Do
We're seeking a Business Development Manager to support our North American operations, with a focus on the aerospace sector. The role, based in Schenectady, NY or remote, and is centered on building a pipeline of qualified opportunities-projects that are actionable, commercially viable, and strategically aligned-and ensuring their progression through to completion.
The position involves promoting advanced materials used in both structural and non-structural composite applications. These include fire protection, EMI shielding, fracture toughness, surface finish improvements and carriers for resins and adhesives.
Primary sales efforts are directed toward Tier 2 and Tier 3 aerospace suppliers, while also developing strategic relationships with Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs to support long-term growth and integration into future programs.
What You'll Bring
- Experience working with FRP (Fiber-Reinforced Polymer) materials, especially in design or production.
- Knowledge of structural or semi-structural FRP applications.
- Familiarity with aerospace, automotive, or advanced air mobility (AAM) supply chains.
- Willingness to travel up to 40%, mainly within North America and Europe (about 5 days/month).
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
- A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Comfortable using Microsoft 365 and CRM tools.
- Strong skills in data analysis and reporting.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilities.
- Yearly bonus based on individual and team performance (up to 20% of salary)
- 401k with 4% match (if input > 5%)
- 15 days PTO and 12 company holidays
- Fully paid health insurance - CDPHP "EPO National"
- Dental Insurance - Empire
- 5 sick days
- Flex spending account
- Optional supplemental insurance - Colonial
- Yearly car allowance - it gets paid monthly like salary does but is not included in the bonus calculation.
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently, the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction.
The Benefits
Benefit 1
Benefit 2
Benefit 3
Benefit 4
The Values
- Innovation
- Accountability
- Teamwork
If this sounds like you and you have an interest in working for James Cropper please apply today!
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we identify a suitable candidate or receive a sufficient volume of applications.
Our job applicant privacy policy is available to view here.
The Company
James Cropper are global market leaders in advanced materials and paper products. Led by the Cropper family for six generations, we have an international workforce and an operational reach in over 50 countries.
Established in 1845, we manufacture paper, packaging and advanced materials incorporating pioneering non-wovens and electrochemical coatings.
We operate across multiple markets from luxury retail to renewable energy. Renowned globally for service, capability, pioneering and multi award-winning commitment to the highest standards of sustainability.