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CIRCOR

Sr Director of Sales and Business Development

CIRCOR, Corona, California, us, 92878


Senior Director of Sales and Business Development

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

BUSINESS: A&D

LOCATION: Corona, CA

DIRECT REPORTING: VP GM

About CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is focused on the design, development, and manufacture of specialty fluid and motion control products for demanding aerospace and defense applications. CIRCOR products are flying on most commercial and military aircraft, including single and twin aisle air transport, business and regional jets, military transports and fighters, and commercial and military rotorcraft. Other markets include unmanned aircraft, shipboard applications, and military ground vehicles.

Business units are in Corona, California; Warren, Massachusetts; Hauppauge, New York; Paris, France; Uxbridge, UK; and Tangier, Morocco. Parent company CIRCOR International is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts and CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is headquartered in Corona, California.

POSITION DETAILS

Position Summary

The Sr. Director of Sales and Business Development is responsible for the Business Unit’s order bookings / revenue growth, through securing new business wins and account management and follow-on orders from existing customers. The position will have responsibility to define sales and business development strategies as well as forecasting and strategic planning; will support new product development, working closely with engineering and site functional leaders to ensure timely introduction of products to market to include Proposals and Contract Negotiations. Reporting directly to the Vice President and General Manager of the Corona Business Unit, this role is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Principal Activities

Lead the staff effort for creating and updating the Business Unit Five Year Strategic Plan

Prepare Annual Sales Forecast for Business Unit Annual Budget

Prepare and Execute Annual Bookings Plan for the Business Unit Annual Budget

Responsible for managing International and Domestic Accounts for the Business Unit, either directly or through the Business Unit Sales Force including Distributors & Sales Representatives

Lead and manage the Business Unit’s Sales Force on a daily basis regarding bookings, customer forecasts, customer issues, quote approvals and general interface

Develop and maintain customer relationships to better support our customers’ needs and uncover new business opportunities

Responsible for driving New Business activities to include proposals, source selection, and negotiations while adhering to the AS-9100 NPI Phase Gate process

Assess market needs, understand how they relate to CIRCOR product capabilities and develop market specific strategies and business plans

Support the development and execution of technology roadmaps

Job Requirements:

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Proven track record in technical sales in Aerospace & Defense design-to-spec products or systems

Significant experience with design-to-spec fluid control valves; hydraulic, electro-mechanical and/or pneumatic actuation and associated systems; DC Brush & Brushless motors and/or other products or systems of similar scope to the CIRCOR Aerospace Inc product lines

Demonstrated ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple activities within the Sales & Business Development team in a dynamic environment

Proven track record of working across functional groups in a Team environment

Must possess solid analytical skills, process discipline, business analysis, and solution-driven thinking

Ability to communicate effectively across mediums with internal & external audiences

Broad knowledge of business and technology trends across multiple markets is required

Ability to adjust strategies and approaches quickly as conditions dictate

Demonstrated proficiencies in presentation, communication, writing and facilitation skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Power Point, Excel, and Word

Willingness to travel ~30% or as required

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, MBA, or equivalent graduate degree is highly desirable

Requires at least ten years of sales experience in Commercial and/or Defense & Aerospace

At least five years of management experience with responsibility for the productivity or development of others

Other:

US Citizen

References: Professional references will be required

PAY RANGE:

$200,000.00 - $237,000.00. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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