Vice President of Business Development

Tellus Solutions

Webster, TX

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Webster, TX
POSTED
26 days ago
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
  • Create an integrated sales and business development capability that enables new business growth objectives.
  • Oversee the establishment, documentation, training and execution of an effective and efficient business development process and toolset that produces winning new business proposals
  • Secure and develop a business development team that is trained, highly capable and efficient at securing new business. Lead, mentor and manage a team of direct report and matrixed business development and sales personnel.
  • Lead the effort to identify, capture, win and phase-in new business that achieves annual and long-term company objectives
  • Efficiently execute a business development program within budget that supports the execution of the company's strategic plan.
  • Support and contribute to the company's marketing and branding campaign. Ensure briefings, advertising, publicity and promotions are effective and consistent with the company's branding and strategies.
  • Oversee the development and submission of white papers and responses to requests for information, sources sought, etc.
  • Stay current with developments in all key markets in which the company does business.
  • Represent client to current and potential customers and teammates, and to general audiences at conferences and similar open forums.
  • Develop strong long-term relationships with current and potential customers and teammates that support growth aligned with long term strategies
  • Provide engaged leadership that demonstrates and drives accountability for all business development responsibilities


Experienced with, and has established relationships in, at least two of these market areas:
  • DoD engineering services;
  • NASA engineering services;
  • spaceflight product or system development (human spaceflight preferred);
  • commercial space services is highly desired
  • At least 10 years business development leadership experience in one or more of the market areas above, which includes leading the capture of substantial new contracts.
  • Track record of leading business growth
  • Proven ability to execute the Principal Accountabilities above with successful outcomes
  • Proven ability to lead a team, and work successfully as a team member, to produce a high quality product
  • Bachelor's Degree; MBA a plus
  • Capable of receiving a Top Secret Clearance

Special Skills and Knowledge:
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Excellent writing and speaking skills
  • Strong project management and time management skills
  • Proven, successful proposal manager
  • Able to communicate effectively and transparently up and down the organization
  • and with customers and teammates
  • In-depth, expert understanding of government and commercial procurement practices
  • In-depth, expert understanding of cost and pricing techniques and methods
  • Practical understanding of typical contract terms and conditions
  • General technical understanding of space system development and operations preferred
  • Demonstrated success selling commercial services preferred, especially in the commercial space market

About the Company

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Tellus Solutions