Business Development Director

Role Overview

The Business Development Director will develop and execute strategic market and product line business plans to support sales and growth in the Land Systems division. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical, strategic, and relationship-building skills to identify new opportunities, shape customer requirements, and build Saab’s value proposition across key markets.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include developing and executing strategic market and product line business plans, leading strategic engagement with Army innovation hubs, shaping long-term Army and land-systems requirements and capability planning, driving business development activities, analyzing market data, and defining and communicating Saab’s value proposition to customers and partners.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in business development, capture management, or strategic sales within the defense or aerospace sector, with a proven ability to build and manage relationships with senior customer stakeholders and industry partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in business development, capture management, or strategic sales within the defense or aerospace sector
• Proven experience developing and executing business development strategies focused on early-stage engagement with land systems innovation initiatives
• Demonstrated experience influencing defense-sector requirements development and long-range capability planning
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage