Manager, Business Development, Electronics

Role: Business Development Manager for Electronics at 3M, focused on translating customer needs and market trends into growth initiatives within aerospace and defense electronics. Responsibilities include market analysis, voice-of-customer synthesis, identifying new applications and opportunities, supporting business case development, and enabling go-to-market strategies for applications like avionics, satellite electronics, EMI mitigation, thermal management, and bonding materials. Collaborates with cross-functional teams including application engineering, labs, sales, and marketing to align capabilities with customer needs and drive commercialization. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related fields; 7+ years in business development, product marketing, or strategic roles within aerospace, defense, or electronics markets. Preferred: MBA or advanced degree, experience with aerospace electronics applications, qualification/certification knowledge, and familiarity with product development processes. High-Value: aerospace and defense, electronics, advanced materials, and regulated environments; international travel up to 25%; on-site work at Maplewood, MN.