Defense Logistics Business Development Lead

Schnellecke Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Schnellecke Group is seeking a senior sales/business development leader to drive growth in DoD, government contracting, and 3PL logistics across designated U.S. regions.

You will lead strategy, build relationships with senior decision makers, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to deliver compliant, secure logistics solutions. You will develop proposals, manage RFIs/RFPs, and advance opportunities from qualification through contract award, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in sales, business development, or program management in defense aerospace or government contracting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. defense supply chains and procurement processes.
• Experience bidding on or supporting U.S. government or DoD contracts.
• Familiarity with secure logistics and defense production support.
• 2–5 years in 3PL logistics or related field.
• Experience preparing commercial/technical proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a comprehensive development plan to identify opportunities and grow business with new and existing customers.
• Generates qualifiable leads and opportunities and advances them through the opportunity approval process.
• Expand and lead the growth strategy for 3PL/supply chain in the territory and customer segment.
• Lead development of growth strategy for the region’s customer segments.
• Serve as the primary interface between Schnellecke and customer segments.

Skills

Defense industry knowledge

Proposal development

Negotiation skills

Communicating with senior decision‑mAK

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Schnellecke Group is seeking a senior sales/business development leader to drive growth in DoD, government contracting, and 3PL logistics across designated U.S. regions.

You will lead strategy, build relationships with senior decision makers, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to deliver compliant, secure logistics solutions. You will develop proposals, manage RFIs/RFPs, and advance opportunities from qualification through contract award, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements