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UV Business Development Specialist
REC Thomaston, CT

50.0%
Positions
1
Type
Direct Hire
Salary
$100,000 - $160,000/year

Industry
Other Manufacturing
Category
Sales
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
5-7 years
Travel
Sometimes
Relocation assistance
Yes - Nationwide relocation offered
Work eligibility
US Citizen
Job description




This Business Development Specialist (BDS) will build and develop key relationships with personnel from key accounts and the US Navy in the UUV or USV program. The BDS will identify, through a critical-needs assessment, problems in the design or construction that could be solved by using WL expertise in controls or motors engineering. Once identified, the BDS will create an executable plan that includes required resources to solve the identified problems, presenting the ultimate solution(s) to all stakeholders, including the US Navy.



Essential Functions



Identify current problems that exist in UUV or USV existing or emerging designs that WL could solve by using its motor and/or controls design expertise
Initiate, develop and maintain relationships at NAVSEA/Shipyards/Systems OEMs in the unmanned vehicle community to promote Ward Leonard solutions
Identify and participate in industry trade organizations and events
Work effectively with internal sales and support personnel, engineering, and technical support personnel to ensure that the customer’s requirements are met in a professional and timely manner
Work with Sales Management Team on matters of pricing, internal channel or market conflicts, customer competitive issues, current and future customer needs including or market developments
Understand the customer’s business plan and product requirements and effectively present Ward Leonard solutions that meet customer’s current and future needs


Accountability



Reports to the Vice President of Sales & Marketing



Physical Requirements



Job requires sitting at a desk work, including phone communications and using a computer. Also involves standing and walking in an office and a manufacturing facility. Requires ability to drive a motor vehicle and travel by air or rail. Requires a valid passport.







Environmental / Safety / Time Allocation



Spends approximately 50% of time working in an office environment.

Qualifications
Qualifications



BS Engineering (EE, ME, Systems)
3-5 years of experience working within the UUV or USV naval programs and having a broad and deep knowledge of existing systems and challenges
Exceptional Communication: Verbal, Written and Presentation skills
Ability to manage a cross functional team from concept to prototype to production
US Citizen


Experience



Product – Motor Controls and/or motors for US Navy or Commercial Marine
5-10 Years’ experience with proven success
US Navy or commercial marine applications for motors and controls
Shipyard / DoD motor and/or control repair


Location



USA





Benefits
Full

Questions from the employer
You will be required to answer the following questions when submitting a candidate to this job
Does the candidate have a BS Engineering (EE, ME, Systems)?
Does the candidate have 3-5 years of experience working within the UUV or USV naval programs and having a broad and deep knowledge of existing systems and challenges?
Does the candidate have the Ability to manage a cross functional team from concept to prototype to production?
Does the candidate have experience with Product – Motor Controls and/or motors for US Navy or Commercial Marine
Does the candidate have 5-10 Years’ experience with proven success?
Can you confirm that you have disclosed to your candidate that you are working with (link removed) on the position to avoid any confusion with candidates and clients. (required)
Have you included a short, detail summary that outlines the key qualifications required for this position as per the job description in the Introductory Note field?
Additional Info
Only US Citzens