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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Mil-aero Business Development to spearhead our growth initiatives, drive strategic partnerships, and expand our market presence in aerospace and defense in US. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the defense and aerospace sectors, coupled with a proven track record in business development and strategic sales, targeting the US defense Mil-Aero Primes, Tiers 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.\nThe Business Development Manager - Mil-Aero (BD-MA) will be responsible for building United States\nDepartment of War (DoW) business across Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines (all\nopportunities except Space), plus relevant commercial opportunities.\nThe BD-MA will succeed by identifying, qualifying, pursuing and winning programs and business\nopportunities with Prime Contractors and other customers for all of USA. The BD-MA will promote Aitech\ntechnologies to Mil-Aero customers, users, prospects and create, identify, and win opportunities that\nare greater than $1M.\nThe BD-MA will:\n· Develop and leverage customer contacts and customer intimacy to identify and win profitable new\nbusiness.\n· Partner with the Director of Mil-Aero Business Development to engage early with Prime\ncontractors, shape opportunities and build business across US for Aitech’s product lines.\n· Provide feedback to US and Global Management on product requirements, feature needs and\nhelp define specs with Product Line Managers for future products.\n· Have responsibility for tracking US Government Mil-Aero programs and budgets, and will work\nclosely with the Director, Mil-Aero Business Development to identify DoW opportunities for Aitech.\n· Work with Proposals Manager to assist in development of RFI / RFP responses with defense\ncontractors and ensure that all requirements for the program are supported through the response.\n· Work with the Insides Sales Manager to respond to non-strategic opportunities or opportunities\nunder $1M.\nAdditional duties may include:\nRegular travel to Prime Contractors, partners, and/or US Government organizations\nSupport to annual Strategic Growth Planning\nSupport for and participation at trade shows and conferences\nDetailed and consistent tracking of opportunities through CRM tool\nSupport to the Space BD org to identify opportunities for multi-domain solutions\nRequirements\nMinimum Requirements:\nA bachelor’s degree in a related field (Engineering discipline preferred)\nMaster’s degree in engineering or business preferred\n8+ years in a business development role within aerospace, defense industries\nBusiness development experience that includes government programs is preferred\nStrong understanding of government procurement processes\nProven history of identifying and closing $1M+ opportunities in US Defense industries\nExcellent verbal, written, presentation, and communication skills\nMust be a US citizen or a US Person and be authorized to work in the United States.\nMust be eligible to receive a US Department of War security clearance.\nAbility to travel 30% of the time across US, Canada and Europe\nPreferred Qualifications:\nStrong knowledge of Military and Aerospace industry\nExcellent organization skills\nAbility to conduct independent initial business, technical, & concept discussions with US Government community, Aerospace Primes, partners, and internal customers\nKnowledge of and experience with CRM tools\nDemonstrated ability to foster cross-functional teamwork among Engineering, Operations and Program Management\nExperience selling end-use equipment to customers\nWorking knowledge of Document Control and Configuration Management procedures\nFamiliarity with FARs and DFARs\nComfortable with dealing with export control and ITAR 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