Required Skills:
•    Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
•    US citizen (i.e.  American Passport/Green card) preferred but not mandatory.
•    Working technical knowledge in Aerospace & Aero-Defense products in general and aerostructures, Aircraft interior components and systems or equivalent industry.
•    10 years’ experience in capturing new business in those related products.
•    Ability to work independently as well as work with and a team of individuals in the office and across functional areas, as well as being able to work with the company’s Business Units in NA and overseas.
•    Effective time management, facilitation, and organizational skills; understand and implement Risk Management principles, and able to communicate effectively with current and with new customers.

Desired Skills:
•    Strong attention to strategy, implementation, delegation and follow up. 
•    Strong influencing skills and ability to build alliances.
•    Excellent communication with interpersonal and analytical skills
 

Daily Responsibilities
•    Work closely with customers, cross-functional teams, management and assigned personnel to plan and develop scope, deliverables, work plans, budget, and proposal development efforts.
•    Attend trade shows, conferences, and other events as needed.
•    Develop and mature professional relationships with potential customers from the Aerospace and Aero-Defense related companies, suppliers, and industries.

Communication Skills:
The individual must be capable of preparing and presenting detailed reports and presentations to customers, management, peers, and partners, thus a high level of competency in both written and communication. Ability to communicate in French or German is a plus.

Technical Skills:
The individual must be competent in engineering/technologies necessary to perform the required work and to be able to understand technical papers and discussions.

Computer Skills:
The individual shall be fluent working with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Besides the academic degrees, no special certificates, licenses, or registrations are required.

Work Environment and Place of Employment:
The primary work environment shall be in Hutchinson-ADI’s Bellevue office. The individual may be required to travel both within the US and throughout the world.

Salary range will be set at $160,000 to $180,000 depending on experience and qualifications.