Director, Business Development, Automotive Testing

Overview

Calspan is seeking a highly motivated Director, Business Development Manager, Automotive Testing to expand our customer base across the transportation sector. This position will be responsible for the business development team and its bookings/sales within the Automotive Testing Business Unit, which includes Crash Safety, Active Safety, Impact Sled (BIW), Child Restraint System, Tire Technology, and Barrier/MASH systems.

The world’s greatest automotive innovators rely on Calspan, as evidenced by our track record of successfully providing high-quality independent engineering design, test, and research services for more than 70 years. We are proud to offer industry-leading vehicle and component test engineering services to support their game-changing innovations.  

This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing organization. If you think you have what it takes to Be Calspan, we encourage you to speak with us.  

Responsibilities

• Directly manage the designated core customer base from a retention and growth standpoint. Participate in developing project proposals and spend the necessary time with customers to present and document the value and identify new opportunities. Develop strong working relationships with internal and external business partners.  Meet Bookings taergets.   Meet Time and Territory Targets.
• Develop and relentlessly implement a strategic sales and marketing plan that clearly outlines the direction and milestones of our business development and marketing efforts for profitable growth in alignment with our company's strategic plan. Provide regular feedback for revenue/profit forecasts. 
• Provide guidance and direction to customers and the sales team in defining requirements, bid/pricing strategies and technical solutions that will assist customers and Calspan in winning more business.
• Lead the development and implementation of sales growth strategies in the Auto Test Market, including, Simulation, Autonomous Vehicle, Crash Safety and Tire Test and Modeling areas.  Ensure Calspan has the technical capability that the target markets require to grow market share and to expand into adjacent markets in these Growth areas.  Work closely with the Business Unit Manager, engineering, the President, the Sales and Ops VP, and the sales team to define the strategies and the road map to achieve the capabilities needed.
• Attend program reviews where technical challenges face Calspan and assist in assessing the quality, cost and timeliness of our solutions.  Participate in brainstorming sessions to foster innovation and ensure the team is achieving both Customer Delight and strong financial performance.

Qualifications

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Bachelors/Masters in related discipline
• 10 years+ in related discipline
• Previous experience in business development, sales or application engineering
• Previous experience in management position or;
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Sales KPI’s – Bookings Targets, Time and Territory
• CRM (Salesforce, PipeDrive, other) usage
• Strong Communication and Leadership skills
• Market and Data analysis
• Strategy development

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees 

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications.  Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. 

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