Worker Type
Contractor
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
The Business Development Director - Taiwan is responsible for the identification and business development of prospective Counter-UAS customers in Taiwan. This position is responsible for the direction of all strategic and tactical efforts as they relate to supporting existing business as well as capturing new business in the region. This includes recommending potential partnerships, joint ventures and/or representations, substantiated by research and due diligence results in the specifics of each campaign, to include factors relating to geopolitics, government requirements, and customer operational demands, and familiarity with regional cultures and customs.
Position Responsibilities
Responsible for the Taiwan major international market segments/regions with full responsibility for business strategy, capture plan development and execution, and progressive sales growth in alignment with AV strategic plans
Provides thought leadership and strategic guidance to the following areas:
Analyzes current and new markets, develop campaign / capture strategies to grow our business
Gathers pertinent information on market, customer structure, and the competition
Identifies funding sources and sales vehicles
Interfaces with local US Government teams
Identifies initial customers and technical/operational requirements including identifying influencers and key decision makers, determine 'price-to-win' and shape requirements towards AV products
Responsible for Sales Forecast and AOP planning, tracking and status reporting to Intl Market Segment Lead in support of global sales operations
Identifies and develops key "value-add" partnerships that support AV strategic international growth goals
Build and maintain trusted and solid relationships across the customer organization at all levels, while facilitating the same for others within AeroVironment
Identification and creation of new business opportunities, primarily government but may include civil
Strengthens the company's reputation within the customer organization
Utilizes new business processes and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool
Creates capture strategies and execution plans with compelling win strategies for ongoing and new business opportunities
Supports monthly forecast review presentations to leadership, as well as annual strategic planning efforts
Prioritizes investment decisions for review, based on customer requirements, and the pipeline
Identify funding sources, sales vehicles, influencers and decision-makers at prospective customers
Communicates regularly with management and work closely with PLM to provide feedback and recommendations substantiated by progressive knowledge of the customer and competitor landscapes.
Qualifies new leads and set up meetings to communicate customer requirements, campaign needs, and due diligence results
In conjunction with the Marketing, Flight Ops, Project Management, and Customer Support Departments, organizes and supports trade shows, flight demonstrations, training, and customer service visits
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or relevant discipline; Advanced degree is preferred
Minimum of 12 years of relevant Business Development experience. Prior relevant experience working with customers within the region and understanding customer requirements/needs/issues, with demonstrated success.
In-depth knowledge of geopolitics, regional and in-country operational needs relating to autonomous systems, both aerial and ground.
Extensive understanding of cultural and political attributes of countries in the area. Proficiency in Mandarin is required
Demonstrated experience in writing proposals and winning contracts.
Strong track record of successful sales of autonomous systems to defense & security entities in Taiwan.
Experienced in foreign material sales (FMS), direct commercial sales (DCS), export licensing requirements, FCPA regulations, and interfacing with pertinent foreign and US government channels in areas of operation.
Must be a current resident of Taiwan, preferably Taipei, and ability to obtain authorization to work in Taiwan.
Must have a valid driver's license and clean DMV record.
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical, time management and organizational skills.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Works well with little or no supervision and exercises independent judgement on a regular basis.
Strong ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.
Physical Demands
Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift (up to 10 lbs.), bend, etc. Hand and wrist dexterity to utilize the computer.
May require travel to sites/program and special functions.
Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance
Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.
May have some exposure to outside environment while traveling.
Special Requirements
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
Must be able to travel internationally when required.
Clearance Level
No Clearance
AeroVironment considers several factors, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement:
T_ _his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.
About AV:
AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don't just build defense technology-we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we're not building history, we're building what's next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.
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