Director, Business Development

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Director, Business Development Full Time Sales Laurel, MD, Laurel, MD, US Job Summary We are seeking a highly motived Director, Business Development who will maintain and expand relationships with strategically important customers. Assigned to a territory, the Director, Business Development is responsible for achieving sales quota, assigned strategic account objectives and management and growth of sales representatives within the Territory. Essential Functions Establishes productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts. Coordinates the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, to meet account performance objectives and customers’ expectations. Meets assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives in assigned accounts. Proactively leads a joint, strategic account planning process that develops mutual performance objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones for a one and three-year period, for assigned customers. Proactively assesses, clarifies, and validates customer needs on an ongoing basis. Leads solution development efforts that best address customer needs, while coordinating the involvement of all necessary ARA personnel. Accurate and up to date customer procurement forecasting; identifying and calibrated input from customer staff, influencer, and decision makers within the account and or program of interest. Salesforce CRM entry, support, reporting, and regular periodic tracking updates, including stage management, value, PGO, PWIN, and closing dates. Adopting and developing guidance knowledge of standard antenna product lines. Position Qualifications Competency Statement(s) Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Job Knowledge- Understand facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current. Communication – Ability to communicate thoughts clearly, both oral and written. Dependability – Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, good attendance record. Quality – Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve products/services. Ethics – Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality. Initiative – Acts, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion. Decision Making – Able to reach a decision, takes thoughtful approach when considering others, makes difficult decisions. Customer Service – Works well with customers, promotes a positive image of the company, strives to solve issues raised by customers. Sales Skills – Understands marketplace, works to meet prospect/customer needs, effective closing technique. Technical Skill – Maintains current knowledge of processes/equip, uses technology to increase performance/productivity. Sales Goal – Strives to maintain sales quota, respect, and achieve sales goals. Experience and Skills Experience in identifying, planning, and capturing key DoD programs. Ability to lead a multi-function team. Contemporary knowledge of associated DoD acquisition programs, DoD budgeting and acquisition lifecycle (planning through award) Proficiency in CRM software, such as Salesforce. Knowledge of account relationship management strategies. Ability to both create and close deals. Military experience, a plus Understanding of DoD contracts. Ability to qualify for security clearance, a plus. Education Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or Business or a related field a plus) Technical degree or 10+ years of industry experience preferred. Antenna Research Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender/ Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr