Aerospace Business Development Manager

Our client is an international defense company who specializes in aerospace systems in the air, on land and in space. As a result of their innovation, they have become a world leader in the design, manufacturing and support of today's most advanced defense products and systems. They are seeking a qualified candidate for a Senior Business Development Manager. The Senior Manager, Business Development will report directly to the Director, Business development.

Reports to Business Development Director. Responsible for finding, developing and capturing new opportunities related to communication and navigation products for military use. This person shall also support strategic, cross-division opportunities across multiple customer communities and shaping, analyzing, and maturing those opportunities into procurement possibilities. Responsible for a variety of business development activities such as COMMS market information collection/analysis, customer contacts to understand and shape the market, competitive information collection and advertising.

Serves as the customer advocate during reviews to bring the voice of the customer into planning and strategy sessions.

Participates in and may organize industry trade show activities. May coordinate the preparation and production of various product promotion items including brochures, video tapes, trade show exhibits, advertising, small customer giveaway pieces, etc.

Organizes and participates in customer relations activities, e.g. coordinating customer meetings, facility tours, product demonstrations, security and export clearance and other customer relations.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
REQUIREMENTS
*BS Degree in an Engineering or similar science related discipline.
*Minimum of 10 years familiarity and experience relative experience to Naval operations
*Minimum of 7 years related experience in Business development activities for DoD military electronics programs or products.
*Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point and MS Project.
*Requires strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to present them in a technical environment.
*Willing and able to travel domestically and/or internationally as required to meet business or customer objectives.
*Candidates will be subject to a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship required.
Prefer the following:
*Masters degree in Engineering or Business Management
*Prior experience with US Naval program acquisition offices