Director of Business Development - Manufacturing
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Position: Director of Business Development - ManufacturingLocation: Danville, VA Medium size business in the Danville area with Manufacturing Solutions is recruiting a dIRECTOR of Business Development to take this diverse business to the next level.Individual will be responsible for new business development, forecasting, strategic planning, marketing, and industry/partner satisfaction to support near and long-term growth.The company is looking for a visionary leader with a strong Business Development background in IT, federal contracts, and higher education administration.RESPONSIBILITIES- Develop a marketing and sales strategy for providing manufacturing solutions to industry.- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in industry, including government agencies, prime contractors, suppliers, and industry associations. - Individual will ensure the company has a strategic / tactical plan to pursue new customers, platforms, projects, and programs. - Identify opportunities and maintain a pipeline of potential business- Execute on the strategic plan - track and measure activity- Respond to RFPs in a timely manner - Track proposal efforts and manage contract review - Maintain business and government compliance- Evangelize the company's capabilitiesREQUIREMENTS- Bachelor's degree, in a technical discipline or real life experience- Master's, in engineering, or MBA. PLUS- 10 years+ experience in account or program management.- Defense experience with knowledge of defense acquisition processes, government contracting, and regulatory requirements required.- Technical experience in the area of manufacturing.- Proficiency in CRM systems and market research tools.- High level presentation experience at very senior level audiences.Additional REQUIREMENTS- Travel: 50%- Due to contracts with the United States Government, candidates must be either US Citizens or US Permanent Residents.