Job Description

We are currently recruiting a Business Unit Manager – Aerospace Non-Commercial for our client SCHROTH Safety Products , located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically driven and hands-on professional with a good business acumen, leadership skills, and expertise in program management, contract execution, and strong cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate will have a solid track record in business unit operations, production processes, and technical collaboration within aerospace or defense industries.

Company Overview:

SCHROTH Safety Products is a world leading supplier of innovative occupant protection and restraint systems for specialized applications in aerospace, defense, and motorsports. At their production facilities in Arnsberg, Germany and Fort Lauderdale, Florida SCHROTH develops and manufactures advanced technical solutions in the fields of safety belts, airbag technology, occupant protection systems, and cockpit security solutions.

Role Overview:

The Business Unit Manager – Aerospace non-commercial is a newly created position, responsible for overseeing sales and profit growth for the aerospace non-commercial business unit, including Business Aviation, General Aviation, Rotorcraft, Advanced Air Mobility / EVTOL, Space Venture, and Military Aerospace product lines and it is designed to be the bridge between sales, engineering, and production while ensuring efficient contract execution and business unit performance. This position will be responsible for the development of long-term product, pricing and growth strategies. The position will coordinate sales team activities within the business unit, resolve cross-functional issues with key stakeholders, and manage all external sales agent activities for the business unit.

This role requires a strong technical expertise in production processes, contract management, and cross-functional coordination. The position has limited involvement in direct sales, but will support and coordinate sales efforts by working closely with sales agents, engineers, and production teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• P&L Management & Business Growth – Drive revenue and profitability for the Aerospace Non-Commercial Business Unit.
• Product & Pricing Strategy – Develop the product roadmap and optimize pricing for sustained market growth.
• Sales & Cross-Functional Coordination – Support internal and external sales and customer service teams, ensuring alignment on bids, contracts and other customer demands.
• Process Optimization & Issue Resolution – Work closely with operations and sales to remove bottlenecks and enhance efficiency.
• Key Project Execution – Hands on to ensure the successful completion of major projects.
• Bid & Proposal Oversight – Approve pricing strategies and proposals within designated authority levels. Accountable for external sales team proposal generation.
• Manage and support assigned sales agents.
• Budgeting, Forecasting, & Reporting – Target setting, variance monitoring, demand tracking, and KPI reporting to support business planning.
• Process Optimization & Issue Resolution – Work with operations and sales to remove bottlenecks and enhance efficiency.
• Key Project Execution – Ensure the successful completion of major projects.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in sales, business leadership, or commercial strategy.
• Proven strategic cross functional leadership in business unit, product, or sales management, with a strong track record of driving revenue and profitability.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, align, and manage cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing customer and supplier relationships with a customer-focused mindset.
• Industry experience in aerospace preferred.
• Knowledge of ITAR, FAR and DFAR regulations preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in CRM software and ERP systems is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching and PTO.

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