What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Director, Sr position at AV?
Worker Type
Regular
Summary
Job Description
The Business Development Director, Sr is responsible for the identification and business development of prospective customers. This position is responsible for the direction of all efforts as they relate to supporting existing business as well as capturing new business.
Position Responsibilities
TS/SCI
The Salary Range For This Role Is
$160,000 - $226,800
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
Regular
Summary
Job Description
The Business Development Director, Sr is responsible for the identification and business development of prospective customers. This position is responsible for the direction of all efforts as they relate to supporting existing business as well as capturing new business.
Position Responsibilities
- Build trusted relationships across the customer organization at all levels and facilitating the same for others within AeroVironment
- Identification and creation of new business opportunities
- Strengthens the company's reputation within the customer organization
- Utilizes new business processes and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool
- Creating capture strategies with compelling win strategies for new business opportunities
- Conduct market research in order to assess size and potential value of an opportunity
- Conduct competitive assessments to understand strengths and weaknesses of AeroVironment solution
- Support the monthly forecast reviews and annual strategic planning process
- Prioritizing investment decisions for review
- Identify funding sources, sales vehicles, influencers and decision-makers at prospective customers
- Communicate regularly with management and work closely with PLM to provide customer requirements and competitive feedback
- Qualify new leads and set up meetings to identify initial customer requirements
- Assist with marketing collateral development
- Work with TMS leadership and the engineering staff to identify technology needs and connect them with funding Sources.
- Build partnerships with other companies to pursue specific opportunities and enhance AV product offerings
- Work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles
- Other duties as assigned
- U.S. Citizenship required; Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, if required
- Position requires significant travel within the Continental U.S.
- Must have a valid driver's license and clean DMV record
- 15-20 years of Space experience in Engineering, BD or program management
- Proven past performance in space business development to include winning large space captures.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or relevant discipline; Advanced degree is preferred
- Mergers and acquisition experience
- Technical engineering experience
- Demonstrated experience in writing proposals and winning contracts within USSOCOM
- Prior relevant experience working with DoD customers on requirement setting and acquisition
- Proven understanding of Domestic customer requirements/needs/issues
- Prior experience following a formal new business gate process and using CRM tools is a plus
- Preferably, has a background in Ground Special Operations related to tactical missiles and small UAS
- Having broad expertise or unique knowledge, uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways
- Working knowledge of typical contracts employed by DoD customers
- Strong Business Development acumen
- Strong understanding of USG acquisition and program planning processes
- Demonstrated business experience working with cross-functional teams
- Strong communication, negotiation, strategic planning and interpersonal skills
- Computer skills with proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
- Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
- Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
- Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
- Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
TS/SCI
The Salary Range For This Role Is
$160,000 - $226,800
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR
- 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
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Salary : $160,000 - $226,800