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Director – Government & Defense Business Development (Battery Systems)

Stefanini, Inc, Queens Village, NY, United States


Director – Government & Defense Business Development (Battery Systems)

Newark, NY

Job ID#: 3573

Category: Manufacturing

Location:

REMOTE US (ITAR Compliant Required - Candidates must be compliant with ITAR requirements and be US Citizen)

Overview Director – Government & Defense Business Development (Battery Systems)

Drive Growth. Win Programs. Expand Defense Market Share.

My client is seeking a proven

defense-sector hunter

to lead aggressive revenue expansion across U.S. military and government accounts.

This is

not an account maintenance role . This leader will identify, pursue, capture, and win new business within the Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, and major defense prime contractors.

The mission:

grow market share, secure program wins, and position client's battery and power solutions inside next-generation defense platforms.

What We're Looking For

10+ years of direct government / defense sales experience -

being the HUNTER

Demonstrated

success winning and expanding large-scale DoD or prime contractor programs

Deep understanding of federal procurement (FAR/DFARS)

Proven ability to manage long, complex sales cycles

Strong executive presence with experience briefing senior military and civilian leadership

Highly Preferred

Experience selling battery systems, power solutions, energy storage, or ruggedized electronics

Established relationships within DoD, DLA, or Tier 1 defense contractors

What Success Looks Like

New program wins

Expanded share within defense accounts

Increased penetration across military branches

What You Will Own

Revenue & Program Capture

Drive net-new revenue growth across DoD, DLA, and Tier 1 defense contractors

Lead capture strategy for new programs and contracts

Influence product specifications into military programs of record

Identify and penetrate emerging defense technology opportunities

Strategic Defense Relationships

Build and expand executive-level relationships across:

U.S. military branches

Defense procurement offices

Prime contractors and system integrators

Position client as a trusted power & energy solutions partner

Track defense budgets, procurement cycles, and acquisition strategies

Navigate FAR/DFARS and military contracting processes

Shape opportunities early in the acquisition lifecycle

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner with Engineering, Product Development, and Marketing to align solutions with evolving mission requirements

Provide strategic direction to sales team members supporting defense accounts

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