Senior Manager Business Development

Leonardo DRS

Columbia, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,828–$176,618 Per Year
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Development, Business Plan, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Competitive Research, Conferences, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Follow Through, Government, Interpersonal Skills, Market Analysis, Market Tracking, Marketing, Military, Needs Assessment, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Demonstration, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Schedule Development, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Trade Shows, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
Today
Senior Manager Business Development

Location: Bridgeton, MO, US OK, US CA, US AZ, US OH, US SC, US DE, US CT, US TX, US MO, US IL, US MN, US NC, US WA, US IN, US GA, US AL, US PA, US AR, US FL

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary: Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Senior Manager of Business Development. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work a hybrid schedule or a remote worker. This position reports to the Mission Support Director of Business Development. Responsibilities include lead identification, opportunity qualification, customer relationship management, pursue/no-pursue decision briefs, and capture strategy for new opportunities. The position requires frequent travel (~30-40%) to support customer visits, trade shows, conferences, and equipment demonstrations/testing.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage and conduct the evaluation and implementation of new initiatives and business opportunities for the Company under the direction of senior business development leader or site leader
  • Provide strategic and tactical direction to the business development function by evaluating new initiatives and business opportunities
  • Conduct and may oversee the market analysis and competitive activity
  • Identify and explore customer needs
  • Provide assistance in the planning, designing, and implementing of business plans
  • Assist with the follow through and deployment of the Company's vision, strategies, and tactics
  • Coordinate and facilitate activities and commitments with other departments and/or functions
  • Develop and track project schedules
  • Participate/coordinate in strategic alliances and other external business relationships
  • May manage Business Development staff
  • Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Make presentations on Company portfolio of products and services
  • Attend business meetings as requested
  • Attend trade shows
  • Analyze and have general understanding of the Government budgeting process

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation communication skills
  • Planning and organization, project management, and time management skills
  • Proposal development and Shipley process experience
  • Capture management experience
  • General business acumen
  • Strong analytical and financial skills
  • Ability to solve complex problems
  • Knowledge of defense markets and technology
  • DoD experience is preferred
  • Willing and able to travel between 30-40% of the time

Salary Range: $130,828.00/year - $176,618.00/year for the states of Illinois and Minessota, $143,911.00/year - $194,280.00/year for the state of Washington, and $150,452.00/year - $203,111.00/year for the state of California.

Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Our Vision: To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values: Integrity, Agility, Excellence, Customer Focus, Community & Respect, Innovation

About the Company

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