Director of Business Development

A growing DoD contractor.

A growing DoD contractor.

Job Details:

We are currently seeking a dynamic and highly-driven Permanent Director of Business Development to join our team in the Engineering industry. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong background in the Department of Defense, missile defense, ground weapon systems, vehicle weapon systems, and missile launchers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales and business development with government entities, and a knack for building strong relationships with customers. This position requires 5+ years of experience and offers an opportunity to work within an innovative and forward-thinking team, where your ideas and strategies will shape the future of our company.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic business development plan to expand our company's presence in the defense and engineering sector.
• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities with government entities, focusing on missile defense, ground weapon systems, vehicle weapon systems, and missile launchers.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers, stakeholders, and decision-makers within the Department of Defense and other related government entities.
• Lead negotiations for high-level contracts and partnerships, ensuring the best possible outcome for our company.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are met and projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows, promoting our capabilities and forging new relationships in the sector.
• Regularly report on business development activities, providing insights, and recommendations for improvement to senior management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role within the defense or engineering industry.
• Proven experience working with the Department of Defense, missile defense, ground weapon systems, vehicle weapon systems, and missile launchers.
• A strong track record of securing new business and meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to secure profitable contracts and partnerships.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage with customers, stakeholders, and decision-makers at all levels.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to represent the company at industry events and conferences.
• A strategic thinker, with the ability to develop and implement effective business development strategies.
• A team player, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams to meet customer requirements and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field is required. An MBA or similar advanced degree is preferred.