Director, Military Business Development & Sales

Teledyne FLIR LLC$120K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship with eligibility for government security clearance.
  • 10+ years in defense sales related to avionic and aircraft systems.
  • Proven track record in large-scale DoD/government contracts.
  • Strong knowledge of federal procurement and compliance processes (FAR/DFARS).
  • Bachelor's degree in business or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Effective communicator with executive presence and negotiation skills.
  • Experience with CRM systems and market analysis tools.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee direct sales for government contracts and OEMs.
  • Develop growth strategies for government and Tier 1/2 OEM relationships.
  • Educate customers on Teledyne's avionic and SaaS solutions.
  • Lead opportunity capture for avionics and SaaS proposals.
  • Understand government funding processes to shape bids.
  • Generate market insights to guide business development efforts.
  • Represent Teledyne at industry events and capture customer feedback.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • High involvement in impactful projects within the aerospace and defense domain.
  • Dynamic and collaborative team environment.
  • Support for market analysis and competitive research activities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As Military Sales Director, you will lead both business development and sales activities for U.S. and international military aviation markets. You will identify strategic growth opportunities, develop customer relationships, shape requirements, influence acquisition strategies, and lead capture efforts through contract award while expanding Teledyne Controls' position across avionics, aircraft systems, connectivity, data management, and software solutions.

What you'll do
  • Develop and execute strategic business development plans to expand Teledyne Controls' military and government aviation business.
  • Identify, qualify, and pursue new program opportunities across the DoD, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), defense primes, military aircraft OEMs, and system integrators.
  • Build relationships with program offices, acquisition authorities, prime contractors, aircraft manufacturers, and key defense industry stakeholders.
  • Serve as the primary customer interface and trusted advisor throughout the business development and sales cycle.
  • Negotiate contracts and pricing in collaboration with internal teams.
  • Generate market analysis and insights to support growth initiatives.
  • Monitor market trends, defense budgets, acquisition priorities, and competitive activities to identify new growth opportunities.
  • Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure successful program execution.

What you need
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, technical, or related discipline is required. Advanced Degree is preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of military aerospace, defense, avionics, aircraft systems, or related government aviation industry experience.
  • Proven record of both business development and sales success in DoD, U.S. Government, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), or allied military programs.
  • Strong understanding of federal procurement processes and FAR/DFARS compliance.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms and forecasting tools.

What we offer
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
  • 401(k) with company match and retirement plans
  • Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development and leadership training
  • Employee wellness programs and assistance resources
  • A collaborative environment focused on innovation and growth

What happens next

Apply online through Teledyne's careers page. If your qualifications align, our team will contact you for interviews and guide you through the clearance process.

Salary Range:
$120,300.00-$160,400.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

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