Sr. Director, Business Development

AeroVironment (AVAV)

Remote
$181,370 - $257,250; not specified; medical, denta...
Middle east & africa market
International business development strategy
Capture planning and execution
The Senior Director for Middle East & African International Business Development is responsible for strategically leading the planning and execution of all international business development activities for AV within the MEA market

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director for Middle East & African International Business Development is responsible for strategically leading the planning and execution of all international business development activities for AV within the MEA market.
  • This individual will work in partnership with senior BD leadership, fellow AV Business Development leaders, AV Product Line General Managers (PLGMs), and key functional groups.
  • AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

Matching Summary

The Senior Director for Middle East & African International Business Development is responsible for strategically leading the planning and execution of all international business development activities for AV within the MEA market.

Salary

$181,370 - $257,250; Not specified; Medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, 9/80 work schedule, paid holiday shutdown

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Middle East & Africa market
  • international business development strategy
  • capture planning and execution
  • sales of all AV products
  • develop key value-add partnerships
  • build trusted relationships with leaders

Nice-to-have

  • thought leadership and strategic guidance
  • advances brand recognition
  • strong initiative and drive
  • takes ownership and responsibility

Key Requirements

  • 15 years of relevant corporate business development experience
  • 7-10 years leading geographically dispersed teams
  • Extensive understanding of cultural and political attributes
  • Demonstrated experience engaging with MEA military and political leaders
  • Demonstrated experience writing proposals and winning contracts
  • Experience working with defense technology
  • Experienced in export licensing requirements
  • Native fluency in Arabic
  • Active US SECRET clearance preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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