Business Development Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Spirit Electronics is a veteran-owned, woman-owned value-added supplier of high reliability components, engineering services and superior supply chain solutions. With a history rooted in serving the military and space industries, Spirit strives to be a valued partner to key technology sectors. As an award-winning distributor, Spirit delivers authorized products and a range of value-added services, including SMI/VMI, foundry access, electrical and environmental testing, design, assembly, and end-of-life management.

Position Overview:

Spirit Electronics is seeking a motivated demand generation specialist to join our Marketing team supporting military-aerospace electronics programs. This role offers hands-on training in market research, lead qualifications, and customer engagement within the defense electronics industry. The successful candidate will work closely with marketing team members under the guidance of the Senior Director of Marketing to develop industry expertise while supporting our sales pipeline and marketing initiatives. This position is designed as a career launching pad with clear progression opportunities in technical sales or business development.

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitor aerospace/defense industry news, contract awards, and market trends using professional research tools and databases
• Serve as initial point of contact for new leads generated through marketing campaigns, trade shows, and other outreach efforts
• Qualify prospects via phone and digital channels to gather key information and assess initial fit
• Maintain accurate CRM records with lead details, qualification status, and interaction history
• Support creation of technical summaries, customer communications, and sales materials under supervision
• Assist with trade show follow-up activities and lead nurturing campaigns
• Collaborate with marketing and technical sales teams on projects and campaigns
• Research potential business opportunities from government RFPs and prime contractor announcements
• Prepare summary reports and market intelligence briefings for sales and executive teams
• Support marketing campaign execution and event coordination
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business development objectives

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Communications, or related field. Electrical Engineering experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage professional contacts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working in deadline-driven environments with multiple priorities
• Willingness to learn complex technical concepts and industry-specific terminology
• U.S. citizenship required (due to ITAR regulations and defense industry requirements)
• Internship or co-op experience with a for-profit corporation

Desired Qualifications:

• Internship or co-op experience in aerospace, defense, or semiconductor industries
• Previous exposure to government contracting processes or defense programs
• Experience with CRM systems or database management platforms
• Understanding engineering concepts from coursework or practical experience
• Familiarity with social media management tools and digital marketing platforms
• Knowledge of market research methodologies and competitive analysis
• Experience with technical writing or creating technical documentation
• Proficiency with AI/LLM tools for research, content creation, and data analysis
• Experience in oral/written presentations to technical or business audiences
• Knowledge of aerospace/defense industry players and market dynamics
• Previous experience in customer service, sales support, or client relations
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into clear summaries
• Experience with project management principles and collaboration tools

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Spirit Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or (480) 998-1533.