Aerospace Business Development Specialist - East Texas Lighthouse

The purpose of the East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind shall be the rehabilitation, education, training, and employment of people who are blind and vi...EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Understanding of aircraft maintenance airframes technologies and its operations

Familiarity with procurement and sourcing regulations and procedures (FAR/DFAR), especially within the commercial, general, and military aviation markets

Understanding of military rank, military aviation, and military customs and courtesies

Due to state and federal contracts, this position is responsible for interacting with military and government officials, visiting military bases and governmental buildings, and will be required to meet any requirements mandated by the facility.

Preferred:

10-20 years military experience with sales experience preferred

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience in a sales aviation component environment

Honorably discharged from military service with previous aircraft maintenance airframe experience or military contractor with previous aircraft maintenance airframe experience

Project Management experience, preferred PMP and/or six-sigma green belt

Product Development knowledge

Salesforce

Military Clearance

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

Integrity, accountability, positive attitude, and mission-driven

Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills

Familiarity with government contracting and procurement processes & ethics

Negotiation and contract execution skills to include setting effective KPI’s and SLA’s to meet customer satisfaction

Self-motivated and ability to build collaborative relationships in a team/department and customer/client environment

Strong Microsoft Office, telephone, and presentation skills

Critical thinking skills to analyze data, suggest appropriate solutions, and solve problems

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with accuracy

Good business acumen and solid judgement skills

Ability to plan strategically for sustainable success of aerospace products for commercial, general, and military aviation markets

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel (greater than 50% of the time)

Individual must be able to stand or sit for lengthy periods of time working with a computer, telephone, and multiple products (demonstrations).

Individual must be able to travel with and present products.

Individual must be able to lift 50 lbs. using proper lifting techniques.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable blind individuals to perform essential functions.

ETLB is Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer of Protected Veterans and the Disabled