Technical Business Development Manager

Advantage Technical is seeking a Technical Business Development Manager to lead market development for advanced materials and engineered components. The role involves identifying new applications, building customer relationships, and driving long-term growth through strategic account development and collaboration with technical teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic growth plans for assigned market segments
• Identify emerging applications, customer needs, and technology trends aligned with CPS capabilities
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities
• Develop account strategies for key customers and target markets
• Build relationships with engineering, procurement, operations, and executive-level stakeholders
• Engage customers early in product development cycles to influence specifications and material selection
• Position CPS as a trusted technical partner and problem solver
• Identify opportunities to leverage multiple CPS technologies across customer organizations
• Lead business opportunities from concept through production
• Coordinate internal resources including engineering, operations, quality, and product development teams
• Develop proposals, negotiate commercial terms, and secure design wins
• Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and opportunity tracking within CRM systems
• Develop market intelligence and competitive insights
• Support annual operating plans and long-term growth initiatives
• Represent CPS at trade shows, technical conferences, and customer events
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure customer success and timely execution of projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical sales, market development, applications engineering, product management, or business development
• Demonstrated success developing new business opportunities and managing complex, multi-year sales cycles
• Experience selling engineered products, advanced materials, precision components, or complex manufacturing solutions
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and executive audiences
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Aerospace & Defense
• Energy, Power Generation, or Electrification
• Medical Devices & Medical Imaging
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Specialty Metals, Powder Metallurgy, Ceramics, Composites, or Advanced Materials