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Director, Business Development - Defense Segment

salt lake city, ut • Posted 5 days ago
Remote Contract Business Development & Strategy

Responsibilities

  • Identify and secure high-value business opportunities across relevant markets
  • Lead the development and execution of strategic sales plans aligned with corporate objectives
  • Perform advanced market and competitive analyses to guide positioning and differentiation
  • Monitor industry dynamics to inform evolving sales approaches

Market Development & Sales Strategy

  • Identify and secure high-value business opportunities across relevant markets
  • Lead the development and execution of strategic sales plans aligned with corporate objectives
  • Perform advanced market and competitive analyses to guide positioning and differentiation
  • Monitor industry dynamics to inform evolving sales approaches

Customer Relationship & Account Leadership

  • Act as a primary relationship leader with key customers and industry partners
  • Collaborate across teams to deliver customized proposals and presentations
  • Ensure consistent customer satisfaction and drive high retention through proactive engagement

Performance Optimization & Team Leadership

  • Lead cross-functional collaboration across Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Program Management
  • Mentor and develop sales professionals to elevate performance and succession planning
  • Establish and report KPIs, identify performance trends, and present insights to senior leadership

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Revenue & Growth: Revenue from new business, sales target attainment, conversion rates
  • Customer Experience: Satisfaction scores, retention metrics
  • Sales Efficiency: Deal cycle length, close rate
  • Team Development: Training, promotion pipeline, employee productivity

Core Competencies

  • Strategic Communication and Executive Presence
  • High-level Negotiation and Contracting Skills
  • Advanced Market Insight and Business Acumen
  • Relationship Management and Influence Building
  • Complex Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Industry and Product Expertise
  • Cross-Functional Leadership

Shift

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Salaried

Experience/Education/Skills

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Education:
    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field required
    • MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred
  • Experience:
    • 10+ years of progressive experience in sales, business development, or commercial leadership
    • Proven track record of revenue growth and customer relationship management in a technical or industrial setting
    • Experience leading cross-functional teams and shaping business strategies at a senior level
    • Familiarity with engineered materials, aerospace, or manufacturing sectors is highly advantageous

Location

Position can be fully remote, up to 50% travel required.

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