Job Title: Business Development Specialist
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33325
Assignment Type: Temp-to-Hire (4-Month Contract to Start)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Range: $30.+ per hour (based on experience)

Position Summary:

Our client is seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development Specialist to join their growing team. In this role, you will play a key part in identifying growth opportunities, building strategic supplier/manufacturer partnerships, and supporting the sales team to drive market expansion. This is a 4-month temp-to-hire opportunity with strong potential for long-term placement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, contact, and build relationships with new manufacturers, suppliers, and strategic partners within the aviation industry.
• Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitor activity.
• Analyze product performance, pricing, and margins to support business planning and strategy.
• Collaborate closely with the sales team, providing them with accurate product data, insights, and presentation materials.
• Support the development of business cases for new product lines or supplier relationships.
• Recommend and help implement process improvements to enhance business development and sales performance.
• Track and report on KPIs related to growth initiatives and supplier engagement.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in business development, sales support, or supplier/vendor relationship management; experience in aviation, logistics, or a related technical industry preferred.
• Strong research, analysis, and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with CRM tools is a plus.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Nichole Villar Colon