Growth & Partnerships Director - Space & Defense

Kinetic Engine Systems; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Engine Systems in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead the sales function and drive growth across key accounts. You will plan and direct the company’s sales efforts, build strong client relationships, and shape solutions and pricing with management input.

The role requires a deep understanding of the Space and Defense market, a technical background, and proven leadership in a highly technical environment. A strong network and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in business management, engineering, or technical degree and/or 8–10 years related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the Space and Defense market is preferred.
• Experience in a highly technical environment a must.
• Critical component knowledge (e.g. Guidance, Space) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual sales goals and projections.
• Develop a plan for growing and retaining new and existing customer accounts by finding new opportunities and working with Management to develop and present solutions and services to customers.
• Develop a solid rapport with existing and new clients.
• Maintaining a pipeline of new business and business opportunities coming into the company as an essential tool to promote company growth.
• Participate in the new product development process to provide insight from the sales standpoint into product design and pricing.
• Follows company expectations surrounding customer entertainment and customer relations.
• Reviews major complaints received from customers and recommends corrective action to the applicable business unit and function.
• Evaluates and reviews customer requests for product modifications in conjunction with existing suppliers.
• Establishes and maintains a mechanism to collect, analyze, and report competitive information to each business unit.
• Reviews general business climate and adjusts staffing and materials as needed.
• Develop an understanding of the solutions / services the company can provide, as well as developing the knowledge of the company’s competitors.
• Represents the company at trade organizations as required.
• 20% travel to customer locations as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Sales planning

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in business management/engineering/technical

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

Kinetic Engine Systems in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead the sales function and drive growth across key accounts. You will plan and direct the company’s sales efforts, build strong client relationships, and shape solutions and pricing with management input.

The role requires a deep understanding of the Space and Defense market, a technical background, and proven leadership in a highly technical environment. A strong network and travel readiness are essential.