Moog

Director, Sales and Business Development

Moog$190K — $260K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years of business development experience, ideally within the defense industry.
  • Strong technical aptitude for complex component and system architectures.
  • Proven capabilities in identifying business opportunities and leading negotiations.
  • Progressive leadership experience overseeing multisite and multicultural teams.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for executive presentations.
  • Familiarity with global trade compliance and government funding processes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction for global sales and marketing initiatives.
  • Lead development of organic and acquisition-driven growth strategies.
  • Manage fiscal year budgets, balancing forecasts and operating expenses.
  • Influence Division-wide initiatives as a member of the leadership team.
  • Oversee global sales efforts through regional teams and manufacturer reps.
  • Shape and transform the sales organization for better execution.
  • Drive business development and go-to-market strategies across divisions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
  • Flexible planned vacation.
  • Paid holidays.
  • 401(k) match, profit share, and employee stock purchase options.
  • Tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Inclusive company culture.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Director, Sales and Business Development

Reporting To:

Strategy, Growth & Innovation Director

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Blacksburg, VA

Moog’s Power & DataDivision is seeking aDirector,Salesand Business Developmentto lead global sales, marketing, business development, andlong-termgrowth initiatives across a diverse portfolio of highly engineered products and solutions. This senior leadership roleis responsible forshapingnear-termandlong-termstrategies, driving global revenue expansion, and ensuring sustained competitive advantage across three major Business Units: Slip Rings, Motion Control, andRugged Optical Solutions.

This position oversees worldwide sales execution, including direct regional sales teams and an extensive international manufacturer’s representative network. The Director will play a critical role in transforming the sales organization, strengthening customer engagement, and supporting the Power & DataDivision’s strategic alignment with Moog’s executive leadership.

This is a highly visible, global role requiring strategicexpertise, commercial leadership, and the ability to influence across multiple cultures, customer communities, and Moogdivisions.

As Director,Salesand Business Development, you will:

Strategic Leadership & Growth

  • Provide strategic direction for global sales and marketing initiatives, shaping bothnear-termandlong-termgrowth strategies that maximize revenue and profit.

  • Lead the development and execution of organic andacquisition drivengrowth strategies for the Power & DataDivision.

  • Create,maintain, and manage fiscal year budgetsbalancing bookings forecasts, operating expenses, andchanneltomarketcost optimization.

  • Serve as a key member of theStrategy, Innovation & Growthleadership team, influencingDivisionwideinitiatives.

Global Sales Leadership

  • Lead global sales efforts through direct regional sales teams and a worldwide field sales network, includingmanufacturerreps and distributors.

  • Provide strategic oversight for performance management, contract agreements, and optimization oflong-termchannel strategies.

  • Shape, develop, and transform the global sales and marketing organization to enhance capability, alignment, and execution.

  • Develop, attract, andretaina global staff ofhigh performingsales and business development professionals.

Business Development & Market Expansion

  • Drive business development efforts andgotomarketstrategies across Power & Data Business Units, coordinating with Moog’s Space and DefenseDivisions.

  • Promote customer intimacy by building and sustaining multitier, longstanding relationships across more than 250 customer accounts worldwide.

  • Identifynew business pursuits—including opportunities outside Moog’s core—supported by market assessments, capture strategies, and ROI analysis.

  • Leverage trade shows, conferences, and industry events to expand networks,monitortrends, and surface strategic growth opportunities.

Cross Functional& Executive Collaboration

  • Support Power & DataDivision engagements with Moog’s executive team and board of directors.

  • Work closely withDivision Marketing to shape and prioritize budgets, campaigns, and strategic initiatives.

  • Drive business simplification efforts while improving overall customer satisfaction.

Industry& Regulatory Insight

  • Maintainexpertisein:

  • U.S. and foreign trade compliance

  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

  • Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS)

  • Department of War (DoW) funding processes

  • Apply geopolitical, social, and economic awareness to shape market strategy and develop new opportunities.

To be considered, you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related field;MBA preferred.

  • 10+years of business development experience, ideally within thedefense industry.

  • Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand complexcomponentand system architectures andidentifyopportunities for Moog’s scope of work.

  • Proven capabilities inidentifyingand developing business opportunities, budget/forecast planning, and leading successful negotiations.

  • Progressive leadership experience overseeing multisite and multicultural teams.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, includingexecutive levelpresentations.

  • Familiarity with global trade compliance, acquisition frameworks, and government funding environments.

Our Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one

  • Flexible planned vacation

  • Paid holidays

  • 401(k) match, profit share, and employee stock purchase options

  • Tuition reimbursement programs

  • Inclusive company culture

Salary Range Transparency:

Blacksburg, VA $190,000.00 60,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

About Moog

Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog's high-performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, automated industrial machinery, and marine and medical equipment. The company's 2019 revenues were $2.9 billion. Moog employs approximately 11,000 people worldwide and has a presence in 26 countries.
Learn more about Moog
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2.9 million
Founded
1951
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
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