Strategic Business Development Advisor – North America
Remote | Retainer + Success-Based Commission
About Cast Profiles Pvt. Ltd.
Cast Profiles Pvt. Ltd. is a precision manufacturing company headquartered in India with more than 30 years of experience delivering high-quality cast and machined components. Today, we are a trusted Tier-1 supplier to Indian Railways and are expanding into the North American aerospace and industrial manufacturing markets with advanced CNC machining, integrated foundry capabilities, and aerospace-ready manufacturing systems. Our vision is to become a trusted global manufacturing partner for OEMs and Tier suppliers requiring precision-engineered components.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an accomplished North American manufacturing executive or business development leader to serve as a trusted advisor to our North American business development efforts. This is not a traditional sales position.
We are looking for someone with an established network, deep industry credibility, and extensive experience in aerospace, defense, rail, heavy equipment, industrial manufacturing, or precision machining. The successful candidate will mentor our North American business leader, provide strategic guidance, facilitate introductions, and help accelerate market penetration. You will report directly to the C-suite and mentor our Head of North American Business.
The role is part-time, fully remote, and compensated through a monthly retainer plus performance-based commissions tied to successful business development outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a strategic advisor for North American market expansion.
- Mentor and coach the Head of North America on customer engagement strategies and account development.
- Leverage your industry network to introduce Cast Profiles to OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, procurement leaders, engineering organizations, and strategic partners.
- Identify attractive market segments, target accounts, and growth opportunities.
- Advise on market positioning, pricing strategy, and competitive differentiation.
- Participate in customer meetings where executive presence or technical credibility adds value.
- Help develop long-term account strategies for key prospects.
- Provide feedback on customer expectations, purchasing processes, supplier qualification requirements, and industry trends.
- Advise leadership on market dynamics and strategic partnerships.
- Support proposal strategy and major opportunity pursuits when appropriate.
Ideal Candidate:
- 15+ years of experience in North American manufacturing or industrial business development.
- Extensive executive relationships within aerospace, defense, rail, industrial equipment, heavy machinery, or precision machining industries.
- Experience working with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, or large industrial organizations.
- Strong understanding of outsourced manufacturing, machining, castings, forgings, or engineered components.
- Proven ability to influence executive-level purchasing decisions.
- Experience mentoring business development teams or commercial leaders.
- Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills.
- Self-driven with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Preferred Background:
Experience with one or more of the following industries:
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Rail Transportation
- Heavy Equipment
- Mining Equipment
- Industrial Machinery
- Energy
- Precision Machining
- Metal Castings
- Contract Manufacturing
Compensation:
- Monthly retainer
- Attractive commission on qualified business generated
- Long-term engagement with significant upside as Cast Profiles expands throughout North America
Why Join Cast Profiles Pvt. Ltd.?
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the North American growth strategy of an established precision engineering company with ambitious global expansion plans. You will work directly with senior leadership, influence strategic direction, and play a meaningful role in building long-term customer relationships while leveraging your industry expertise and network.
Pay: $40,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote