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This role will be expected to drive growth through leveraging current products/services and new products /services and is fully responsible for leading all aspects of capture.\nEssential Duties:\nManages a portfolio of Government and OEM accounts for companies doing business with BLADE (HDT).\nDevelops and conducts the evaluation plus implementation of new initiatives and business opportunities for the Company under direction of the VP/GM, Missile Transport Systems\nProvides strategic and tactical input to company executives by evaluating new initiatives and business opportunities\nConducts market analysis and competitive assessments in the development of strategic business winning campaigns\nImplement capture strategies aligned with long term, sustainable growth that aligns with customer needs and sector capabilities\nManages cross functional teams and influences the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s)\nResponsible for working across functional areas and with Program Managers, Legal, Contracts, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations and Inside Sales\nResponsible for marketing the company and its products, providing quotes to OEMs, negotiating contract pricing, closing sales and monitoring execution\nResponsible for understanding customer requirements and how BLADE can best meet those requirements including new or derivative product development within BLADE’s core competencies\nTravel to attend tradeshows, industry day events, and meetings at both OEM account and BLADE manufacturing facilities\nEducation/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:\nBachelor of Science in Marketing, Business Administration, or related discipline. 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