Business Development Associate

Are you driven by building relationships, solving challenges, and growing business? Join a leading aerospace metals distribution company where you'll gain hands-on experience supporting customers, managing key accounts, and developing the skills needed to grow into a high-impact business development professional.

In this role, you'll be at the center of customer interactions, helping clients secure critical materials used throughout the aerospace industry. As you grow with the organization, you'll take ownership of customer relationships, expand existing accounts, uncover new business opportunities, and play a direct role in driving company success.

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for customer inquiries and daily account support
• Manage and respond to Requests for Quotes (RFQs) with accuracy and urgency
• Learn and utilize company ERP systems to manage customer activity and inventory data
• Support and grow customer accounts through exceptional service and relationship building
• Analyze customer purchasing trends and assist with demand forecasting
• Develop long-term partnerships with customers and key stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to expand existing business and generate new revenue streams
• Partner closely with sales, operations, purchasing, and leadership teams
• Participate in customer meetings and contribute to strategic account planning
• Gain exposure to the aerospace supply chain and industry-leading business practices

• Previous experience in sales, account management, business development, or customer service
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset with a passion for customer success
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to quickly learn ERP and business management systems
• Professional, dependable, and highly organized
• Confidence interacting with customers and internal stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
• Experience in sales, customer service, business development, or account management environments
• Familiarity with CRM and/or ERP systems
• Strong time management and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment

This is more than just a support role. It's an opportunity to build a long-term career in sales and business development within a growing global organization.

What you can expect:

• Clear career growth into account management and business development leadership roles
• Direct visibility and mentorship from company leadership
• The opportunity to own customer relationships and make a measurable impact
• Exposure to the dynamic aerospace industry
• A collaborative, team-focused culture that values initiative and innovation
• Long-term advancement and professional development opportunities

• 100% onsite office environment
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 30-minute lunch break
• Collaborative and professional team atmosphere
• Approximately 10-20% travel for customer meetings and business development activities

If you're motivated by relationship-building, business growth, and the opportunity to make an impact in the aerospace industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step toward a rewarding career in business development.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wallingford, CT.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Wallingford,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.