Director of Business Development

Director of Business Development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in sales operations, business development, or a related field.
• Aviation/BlackHawk pilot experience.
• Strong understanding of market trends, lead generation, and sales processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with sales forecasting, performance metrics, and reporting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on results.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Execution to implement business development strategies that align with the company’s overall goals.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Prepare and collaborate on sales presentations, proposals, and business pitches to potential clients.
• Develop and implement lead generation strategies to expand the customer base.
• Identify potential partners, including clients, vendors, and service providers to grow the business strategically.
• Identify strategy to maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.
• Preparing reports and presentations on business development activities, and tracking performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in or with the DoD
• Aviation/aerospace and/or defense industry experience
• Master’s degree or advanced certification in Business, Marketing, or Sales.
• Proven track record in generating new business and growing sales