Sr. Director, Business Development - EU/UK

HDT Global; Solon (OH); Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic business development leader with extensive experience in the Aero/Defense sector. This remote position involves overseeing business development activities across multiple countries, managing strategic opportunities, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a quality orientation and attention to detail. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence, where your contributions will significantly impact the growth and success of the organization.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of international Aero/Defense experience required.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive requirements to support growth of products and services.
• Manage development of strategic business opportunities and relationships.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's in Arts or Science

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

Location: Remote – This position is remote and will physically be located in the EU / UK with travel as needed

Responsibilities:

• Drives requirements to support the growth of HDT products and services across key countries including UK, Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Greece, Finland
• Oversee all phases of business development activities to ensure business and financial objectives are attained
• Manage the development of new strategic business opportunities and relationships. May consult with management in pursuing business partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures that enhance the capabilities of the organization
• Assess potential business opportunities through activities such as market and economic analysis, monitoring competitive activity and identifying customer needs
• Manage and influence the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract(s)
• Consult with executive management to develop and implement current, annual and long-term schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the unit(s) and participate in the development of Group/Company objective
• Ensure business leadership and excellence is maintained by managing and participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent
• Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Requirements:

• Location: Remote in EU/UK
• Bachelor's in Arts or Science or technical field required; Master's preferred
• 10 -15 yrs. of international Aero/Defense experience
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and problem solve
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Possesses quality orientation and high attention to detail
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the company
• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office, Salesforce, SAP)

This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C.1324(b)(a)(3).

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

About the company

HDT Global is a leading provider of highly-engineered solutions for extreme environments across defense, aerospace and government markets.