IGE is seeking a Business Development Associate to join our Sales & Marketing Department. The Business Development Associate will support a team of Senior Managers and work alongside other Associates in developing new products and identifying new business opportunities for IGE. The Associate will gain extensive exposure to the Aerospace and Defense industry through the distribution and sale of specialty chemicals and ordnance components to various government and non-government entities worldwide. The Associate will also gain experience in the logistical complexities and procurement processes of highly specialized products.

Responsibilities:

Support Senior Management in the development of new products and the expansion of IGE’s client base
Analyze the Federal Business Opportunity database for actionable US Government Defense contracts
Learn and manage IGE’s proprietary MarketPro software - maintaining a database of customers, vendors and products
Create and prepare RFQs, Sales Quotations, Purchase Orders and Sales Orders
Identify new areas of growth in emerging markets as well as develop new vendors
Learn ITAR regulations

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required with concentration in business-related field or with concentration in Chemistry background
Undergraduate degree with GPA of 3.0 or higher from accredited university
Proficient skills with Microsoft Office required
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a detail-orientated environment
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively in a teamwork environment
Passion for Aerospace & Defense Industry and International Trade
Ability and willingness to travel internationally when required (~10%)

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