Drone Division Manager

VALLEY INDUSTRIES, LLP

Hopkinsville, KY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agriculture, Brokerage, Compensation and Benefits, Contract Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Inventory Management, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Operational Strategy, Order Management, Order/Customer Fulfillment, Outbound Marketing, Pricing, Product Demonstration, Profit & Loss, Regulatory Compliance, Return on Investment (ROI), Revenue Growth, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Team Lead/Manager, Technical Support, Time Management, Trade Shows, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Hopkinsville, KY
POSTED
14 days ago

Bestway Ag is looking for its next Drone Division Manager. This person will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the Drone Division. This role is critical to driving strategic growth, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will lead a growing team, manage key vendor relationships, and collaborate across departments to deliver innovative drone solutions that support both customer success and company performance.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, state agricultural requirements, and application guidelines
  • Develop and execute a strategic plan for the drone division, including service offerings, market expansion, and revenue growth
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with drone manufacturers
  • Negotiate pricing and agreements with manufacturers to maximize return on investment
  • Develop and support marketing programs for drone dealers
  • Oversee ordering and inventory management of drone parts and components
  • Coordinate with international brokers on shipping logistics and incoming equipment
  • Manage open orders and ensure timely fulfillment of drone-related products
  • Maintain accurate and competitive pricing for drones, parts, and components
  • Schedule and coordinate staff for demonstrations, field events, and trade shows

Qualifications:

  • Experience in agriculture or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of drone operations
  • Familiarity with FAA regulations and compliance requirements
  • Proven leadership experience managing teams and field operations
  • Experience with drone mapping, remote sensing, and agricultural data analysis

Valley Industries and Bestway Ag are a leader in innovative agricultural solutions, providing high-quality products and services that enhance customer productivity and profitability. Through our Bestway and Comet divisions, we deliver cutting-edge technologies and support to customers across the globe.

Why Join our Team?

  • There is an opportunity to lead a growing and innovative division
  • Work with cutting-edge agricultural drone techonology
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package. 

About the Company

V

VALLEY INDUSTRIES, LLP