Director of Business Development:

My client a leading lithium battery manufacturer is a leading provider of innovative solutions in the defense & aerospace industry, committed to delivering cutting-edge products and services to meet the evolving needs of our clients. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Business Development to join our team, driving growth and forging strong relationships within the defense sector.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a successful, highly motivated, and experienced Defense Industry Sales Executive to lead our business development efforts. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales with at least 10 years of experience, including a minimum of 5 years in the defense industry. Experience with the Department of Defense (DoD) and aerospace sectors is a significant advantage. This role requires a dynamic individual who is organized, action-driven, and analytical, with a strong and demonstrated existing defense client rolodex.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with defense industry clients and the broader ecosystem (DoD & Government Primes), leveraging both the company’s and your own extensive rolodex.

• Build High Confidence Pipeline:

• Proactively identify new business leads and qualified opportunities, driving growth in the commit pipeline each month.

• Proposal Development:

• Prepare and present compelling sales proposals to potential clients, showcasing our innovative products and services.

• Contract Experience:

• Demonstrate deep experience in contract creation, management, and execution to signature, including OEM supply agreements.

• Sales Quota Management:

• Consistently carry and achieve sales quotas, demonstrating strong quota achievement over the past 3 years with year-over-year growth.

• Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal teams, including strategy, engineering, accounting, and customer operations, to ensure client satisfaction and successful product and service delivery.

• Reporting:

• Provide regular sales performance reports to senior management, highlighting commit pipeline progress, close targets and forecasts, key trends or developments, and recommendations to close deals.

• Systems:

• Regularly update and effectively leverage CRM systems such as Salesforce.com, applying a data-driven mindset to manage and analyze sales activities.

Qualifications:

• Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of sales experience, with at least 5 years in the defense industry.

• Industry Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of current defense market dynamics, including customer requirements, industry trends, and regulatory environment; experience with the DoD and aerospace sectors is a plus.

• Quota Achievement:

• Demonstrated quota achievement for the past 3 years, with consistent year-over-year growth.

• Recognition:

• Membership in the Presidents Club or equivalent recognition for outstanding sales performance in recent years is a plus.

• Skills:

• Strong organizational, analytical, and action-driven skills.

• Client Network:

• Must have an extensive defense client rolodex.

• Travel:

• Ability to travel frequently to visit clients.

• Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related science fields.

Compensation: Base salary between $150-$175K commissions if meet quota total comp. $400k+ health, dental, life insurance for employee only with 4% match.

Pay Details: $150,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year

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