Director of Business Development - ADECCO
Carlsbad, CA 92008
About the Job
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.
Pay Details: $150,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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