Director, Business Development - Defense Segment

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3 Locations
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Manufacturing
The Role
The role involves leading market development and sales strategy, managing key customer relationships, and optimizing team performance through mentoring and strategic KPIs.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Market Development & Sales Strategy

  • Identify and secure high-value business opportunities across relevant markets
  • Lead the development and execution of strategic sales plans aligned with corporate objectives
  • Perform advanced market and competitive analyses to guide positioning and differentiation
  • Monitor industry dynamics to inform evolving sales approaches

Customer Relationship & Account Leadership

  • Act as a primary relationship leader with key customers and industry partners
  • Collaborate across teams to deliver customized proposals and presentations
  • Ensure consistent customer satisfaction and drive high retention through proactive engagement

Performance Optimization & Team Leadership

  • Lead cross-functional collaboration across Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Program Management
  • Mentor and develop sales professionals to elevate performance and succession planning
  • Establish and report KPIs, identify performance trends, and present insights to senior leadership

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Revenue & Growth: Revenue from new business, sales target attainment, conversion rates
  • Customer Experience: Satisfaction scores, retention metrics
  • Sales Efficiency: Deal cycle length, close rate
  • Team Development: Training, promotion pipeline, employee productivity

Core Competencies

  • Strategic Communication and Executive Presence
  • High-level Negotiation and Contracting Skills
  • Advanced Market Insight and Business Acumen
  • Relationship Management and Influence Building
  • Complex Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Industry and Product Expertise
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
Preferred Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Education:
    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field required
    • MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred
  • Experience:
    • 10+ years of progressive experience in sales, business development, or commercial leadership
    • Proven track record of revenue growth and customer relationship management in a technical or industrial setting
    • Experience leading cross-functional teams and shaping business strategies at a senior level
    • Familiarity with engineered materials, aerospace, or manufacturing sectors is highly advantageous

Location:


Position can be fully remote, up to 50% travel required.

 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree
  • 10+ years of experience in sales, business development, or commercial leadership
  • Proven track record of revenue growth and customer relationship management
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Familiarity with engineered materials, aerospace, or manufacturing sectors
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The Company
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What We Do

Albany International Corp. is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company. The company has two core businesses, Albany Machine Clothing

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