Business Development Associate

Aston Carter • Virginia Beach, VA • 4h ago

Job Title: Business Development AssociateJob Description

We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Associate to support our growth across defense, maritime, and industrial sectors. This role will be pivotal in customer outreach, relationship management, and program coordination to align our technical capabilities with customer needs.

Responsibilities

Support business development efforts across defense, maritime, and industrial customers.

Assist with customer outreach, relationship management, and follow-ups.

Track and manage opportunities in CRM systems and internal pipelines.

Support meetings, site visits, and program coordination with customers and partners.

Conduct market research on programs, customers, and competitive landscape.

Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams.

Essential Skills

3-5 years of experience in sales, business development, operations, logistics, program support, or a related role.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Comfort working with technical teams and complex products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in defense contracting, government programs, or industrial manufacturing.

Familiarity with DoD acquisition environments, shipbuilding, or aerospace is a plus.

Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments.

Military service or experience supporting the U.S. Department of Defense.

Sales and customer service skills.

Work Environment

This position requires on-site work from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. As part of a new startup in Hampton Roads, you'll be joining at the ground floor and contributing to its growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.44/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

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® double diamond 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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