Business Development Manager

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
Responsible for promoting the company's products or services to a country’s national/federal government or sub-contractors. Develops new accounts and/or expands existing accounts within an established agency, agencies, or geographic territory. Incumbents in this position may require a security clearance. National/federal government or subcontractor sales should use Channel 2. If unable to distinguish between levels or only one level of account manager within the company, match to the career level. The most highly populated individual contributor level (up to 75-80% of the individual contributor sales population) might be matched to the career level. No more than 15-20% of individual contributor sales population would typically be matched to the advanced level. National (country-wide) account managers should be matched to the Country Strategic Account Manager set of jobs.
Our business requires an outstanding individual to join us to be responsible for increasing the company’s market share. Develop and execute pursuit strategies for high value infrared cameras. Lead the proposal process for all pursuits and support key customers by anticipating future customer requirements and needs to capture major programs. You will be working within a busy diverse Surveillance Business Development Team as well as other departments such as product management, services, engineering, and compliance: Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be a key contributor in a collaborative global Business Development & Sales Team in executing TDY FLIR’s objectives worldwide
• Carry out regular analysis on market needs/competitive scenario and provide feedback to leadership
• Promote, develop, and conclude sales of TDY FLIR Systems’ products into the end users’ market and/or assigned territory
• Manage the BD process with an emphasis on predictable growth and success in Campaigns and Programs. Support operational execution including licensing aspects, admin tasks, etc.
• Be the main POC for U.K. end users (from promotion to execution to post-delivery)
• Manage customers within the region in the BD pursuits with regular monitoring and timely responses to RFQ, RFPs, demo requests, and information requests.
• Meet or Exceed Revenue Forecast

Job Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be educated to a degree level or be able to demonstrate solid experience in a similar defence working environment.
• Experience in the Airborne, Borders, Land and Maritime Defence market is advantageous.
• You will have the ability to work at all levels.
• Proven experience of strategic selling with an emphasis on Government sales end users (primarily Military, Border Guard, Para Public and Police) through the various channels we utilize direct to end users, direct to end users through factory authorized representatives, to OEMs, to distributors, to integrators.
• As well as being technically adept, you will have experience of selling through Government tenders and competitive bids using strong persuasive oral and writing skills.
• You will be motivated to achieve demanding BD & Sales Team targets.
• It will be advantageous if you understand the underlying business principles, Govt procurement processes, and a demonstrated ability to understand technical factors associated with our products and markets.
• A military background would benefit the candidate.
• Embracing a team work ethic.
• Computer skills to support proposal preparation, presentations and customer relationship management are essential.
• The ability to work cross functional is required for this role.
• Analysis skills are critical for future product investments.
• Foreign language skills: English is essential, while French, Spanish or Italian would be advantageous.
• The ability to travel extensively is an essential requirement of the role.
• Awareness of statutory and corporate FCPA, export licensing and foreign trade rules.
• A track record of business development and successful closing (awarding) of campaigns would be advantageous.
• Team player but capable of working independently, self-starter, able to work under pressure, flexible approach, able to work outside of personal comfort zone.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.