Head of Business Development – Asia & India

Lockheed Martin; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Head of Business Development for Asia & India in Singapore. This role involves driving strategic partnerships, developing market campaigns, and leveraging market intelligence for international growth. Ideal candidates will have substantial business development experience, particularly in Asia, and strong communication skills. The position offers flexible schedules and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in business development or relationship management.
• Ability to prepare reports and presentations for executives.
• Understanding of offsets and local industries.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the Asia region.
• Build relationships with regional stakeholders and customers.
• Support LM divisions in business practice improvements.

Skills

Business development experience in Asia

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Finance and risk management understanding

Cultural understanding and sensitivity

Job description

Overview

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for international growth and stakeholder engagement?

Join Lockheed Martin Space as our Head of Business Development – Asia & India based in Singapore to drive strategic partnerships within Asia region, develop market campaigns and identify new commercial and government opportunities aligned with LM Space’s global priorities.

Reporting to the Regional Director – Global Business LM Space, the Head of Business Development – Asia & India, will develop and implement strategic market entry and campaign plans, as well as provide market intelligence, sales insights and compliance-driven risk analysis to strategically enhance the corporation’s international growth objectives.

Other responsibilities (not limited to) include:

• Identify, quality and pursue new business opportunities throughout the Asia Region based on LM Space priorities. Identify red flags and propose risk mitigation solutions within the new business.
• Build and strengthen relationships with regional stakeholders, industry and government. Develop, network and understand the needs of the customers/stakeholders.
• Support multiple LM divisions and subsidiaries in evaluating and recommending improvements to business practices, processes and control procedures. Support the development and implementation of industrial and global supply chain programs.
• Promote LM products and services across the region.
• Maintain relationships with local industries and with offset organisations within foreign governments to understand their offset regulations and expectations.

About you

Our ideal candidate will a significant experience and ability in business development/relationship management role (particularly experience in the Asia region). You are a team player with strong work ethic and highest degree of integrity, as well as outstanding verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills. You have skills/demonstrated experience in:

• Basic finance and risk management understanding, as well as compliance understanding, including legal and ethical distinctions.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Understanding/knowledge of offsets and local industries; military and defence industry or commercial and civil space industry are highly desirable.
• Cultural understand and sensitivity, as well as ability to act with diplomacy and discretion with customers, stakeholders and colleagues.
• Proficiency in preparing reports, documents and presentations for executives are highly desirable.
• Defence security clearances are not mandatory and are highly desirable.

Special requirements

Chosen candidate must have existing rights to work and live in Singapore at the time of application. Employment right sponsorship will be considered for the right candidate.

How we reward and support you

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Training and development opportunities to grow your career and skills for life with Lockheed Martin.

Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Be empowered to be your best in using your strength to make a difference in the lives of one another.

Curious about joining our team?

Lockheed Martin supports Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, harassment free, diverse, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. Diversity and inclusion are the foundation of our culture and reflect our values of doing what’s right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

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